Geoscience (also known as earth sciences and geology) covers the broad sweep of Earth history and all Earth-forming processes.
Geoscience is the study of the Earth - the non-living environment and everything below the Earth's surface.
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Find out about the Earth and its place in the solar system, and the processes that shape it.
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Explore what minerals are, and how they are made, how they are identified and what they are used for.
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Gemstones are prized for their beautiful colours and patterns and are used in jewellery, as decoration. They are important in our mineral collections.
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Solid pieces of extraterrestrial debris (meteoroids) can stray from their orbits in outer space and be captured by Earth's gravity.
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Tektites are pebble-like glassy objects of Earth material that have been melted by meteorite impact, splashed up into our atmosphere, and fallen to Earth again.
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Research within the Geodiversity Centre promotes studies on geological environments.
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Australian Museum geoscience collections are valuable for research and education, and reflect Australia's rich geodiversity.
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Who's who in Australian Museum Geosciences? Find out about the mineral and gemstone identification services offered.
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There are many useful resources relating to Geoscience. Find links on the web, look up a field guide or locate a CD-ROM.
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Feature image: Hematite ball and goethite needles in faceted amethyst. Magnified 25X. Photo: G Webb © Australian Museum.
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