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The image.com: Gem Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about gemstones at this site. Here you can view gem images and read the very detailed descriptions and general information facts pertaining to select gems.
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Other

The image.com: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Frequently asked rock and mineral questions are answered and illustrated.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site giving information on the physical properties and history of emeralds. Includes details on the cuts and valuation of these gems.
Handout
Chemicool

Chemicool: Beryllium

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough and well organized site from Chemicool describing lots of useful and relevant information on beryllium. Should be very valuable to students at many levels.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Aquamarine, the Blue Variety of Beryl

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has some background information on aquamarine, a blue form of beryl. Provides details about variety, uses, color, and more. Detailed and helpful information.
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Other

Icga: Aquamarine, Gem of the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the physical properties of the aquamarine gemstone, along with a perspective on its history and metaphysical properties.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Aquamarine and Maxixe

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the mineral beryl with a section on aquamarine, which is a variety of beryl.
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Curated OER

The image.com: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.