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Mineralogy Database
http://un2sg4.unige.ch/athena/mineral/mineral.html
From DLESE Community Collection (DCC)
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This is a large database of minerals that can be sorted either alphabetically or arranged systematically. Users can access minerals by name, elements, sulfides, halides, oxides, carbonates, sulfates, phosphates, silicates, organic minerals, or by variety. Once located, the properties of the mineral are displayed, including its chemical formula, crystal system, and location. Users can also access photos of minerals.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1986, 1994, 2000 ATHENA - Pierre Perroud. All Rights Reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-000-487
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Pierre Perroud
Athena