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Information on mineral collecting |
Educational contents |
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The rock cycle How rocks and minerals are formed
Crystals, Soil, Erosion, Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Gemstones |  |
Fossil formation A long term project Fossilization, sedimentation, permineralization, uplift, erosion |
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Mohs scale of mineral hardness
Some gemstones hardness Diamond, corundum, topaz, quartz, feldspar, apatite, fluorite, calcite, gypsum and talc | |
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The first collection
Classification
Native elements, sulfides, halides, oxides and hydroxides, Nitrates, carbonates and borates, Sulphates, molybdates and chromates, Phosphates, arsenates, and vanadates, Silicates and Organic Minerals |
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The equipment
Tools for rockhounding
Notepad, pencils, magnifiers and microscopes, geolgist hammer, rock chissel, protective goggles, gloves, bag, helmet, lantern and helmet light | |
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Some useful tips
knowledege on mineral deposits, read books, speak with other collectors, identification, mines and quarries, safety, appropiate conservation |
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Notes on mineral collecting
Storage and conservation of minerals
Starting a mineral collection, classify your minerals, plastic and cardboard boxes, support for mineral eggs and spheres, a great gift |
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Cleaning minerals
The solubility of minerals
Mineral list and acids that they are soluble. You must to avoid the contact of the mineral with these acids unless our objective is to eliminate the mineral |
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