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Minerals by Physical and Optical Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 4,700 mineral species descriptions include HTML-linked mineral tables by physical and optical properties of all known valid mineral species.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Color of Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the color of minerals.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Color

For Students 3rd - 8th
Don't be fooled! While color is one way to identify a mineral, it can often be misleading. Quartz is one example of a mineral that can change colors depending on its chemical make-up.