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Mineralogy, Crystallography, Petrography Databases
Web Mineral
"This mineral database contains more than 5,000 web pages of mineral data and hundreds of photos. There are 4,205 individual mineral species descriptions with links..."
Mindat.org
Mindat.org is probably the largest mineralogical reference on the internet.
Russian Academy of Sciences- Institute of Experimental Mineralogy
An incredible site run by Russia's best Earth Scientist! "Experimental and theoretical research on physical chemistry of minerals, melts and fluids under the conditions of the Earth's crust and mantle, fluid-rock interactions, mineral synthesis. Interdisciplinary research in the areas of physics, chemistry, Earth and environmental sciences, materials synthesis and analysis." (Russian)
Queensland University of Technology- Mineral Atlas
Put together by Theo Kroprogge, this is an excellent site for mineral photos and vibrational spectroscopy.
The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom
A complete information guide to minerals loaded with images.
Mineralogical Society of America
Crystal structure database and rock and mineral identification.
University of Hamburg
Type Specimens Catalog at the University. This database shows photos and good descriptions.
International Mineralogical Association Commision on Museums
Catalog of type mineral specimens.
Introduction to Crystallography
by Mike & Darcy Howard at Bob's Rock Shop - Very good, very educational.
California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology - information about mineralogy and is primarily dedicated to providing information about color in minerals and access to data on Mineral Absorption Spectra.
Musee de Mineralogie, Paris
Catalog of mineral type specimens, accessible by authors, minerals, date of publication, chemical formula, holotypes, cotypes, etc.
University of Colorado
Comprehensive mineral structure data with crystal drawings.
The MineralPedia - A Photo database of Minerals
Dakota Matrix Minerals' MineralPedia features hundreds of unique photos not published any where else on the Web. This valuable database provides not just mineral photos you can only dream of owning, but representative examples you are more likely to find in the field along with the basic identification characteristics.
Mineral Collectors Page
A comprehensive link page of mineralogy and crystallography databases, museums, mineral societies and educational links.
US National Museum - Smithsonian Institution
A Pdf file published by Arthur Roe & John S. White, Jr. on "A Catalog of Type Specimens in the Mineral Collection in the National Museum Of Natural History"
Important Mineral Locality Sites
Cornwall, England
In depth section on Cornish mining history as well as modern attractions.
Clara Mine, Germany
Information on the Clara Mine in Germany.
Franklin- Sterling Hill, New Jersey, USA
Information of the minerals at Franklin and Sterling Hill in New Jersey.
Långban, Sweden
Långban information and minerals from the American Mineralogist site.
Crestmore Quarry, California, USA
Crestmore Quarry information and minerals from the American Mineralogist site
Kola Peninsula, Russia
Minerals of the Kola Peninsula from the American Mineralogist site.
Informative Websites for Mineralogists and Earth Scientists
Mineralogy Club of Antwerp
Extensive collection of links to mineralogy related sites
International Mineralogical Association
"The IMA is the only truly international organisation promoting mineralogy, which is one of the oldest branches of Science."
French Association of Micromineralogy
French, English, Spanish, Italian, and German cross language dictionary
Environmental Chemistry
Good for Periodic Table and about the Elements
University of Bristol
Minerals under the Microscope
Pegmatite Interest Group
For the pegmatite enthusiast.
Chemical Elements
Good for the Properties of Elements
Mineralogical Magazines and Journals
The Mineralogical Record
The standard in Mineralogical Journals. One of the best for localities, descriptive mineralogy and photos.
Mineral News
Always first out of the gate for your Mineral News! Get the lastest IMA species, candid show reports, mineral essays, and "coming events".
Rocks & Minerals
A solid publication with good educational content for the mineral enthusiast.
Lapis
Web page for the German mineralogical magazine Lapis. (German)
Lithographie
English affiliation with Lapis.
Canadian Mineralogist
Website for the Mineralogical Association of Canada and its journal The Canadian Mineralogist.
American Mineralogist
Website for the Journal of the Mineralogical Society of America.
European Journal of Mineralogy
European mineralogy journal including information on published volumes and subscription to the journal.
Mineralogical Magazine
Electronic journal database for Mineralogical Magazine.
Mineralogical Magazine
"Mineralogical Magazine is an international journal of mineral sciences, published six times a year, which covers the fields of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, environmental geology and economic geology. This journal is available in print and as an e-journal. The journal has been published continuously since the founding of the Society in 1876 and is a leading journal in its field. As well as research papers the journal also includes book reviews."
South Dakota Mineralogy, Geology, and Mining Links
South Dakota DENR
Info on abandoned mines of the Black Hills
South Dakota State Geological Survey
SD Geological Survey hosted on the DENR webpage.
State of South Dakota
The official tourist page
South Dakota School of Mines
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology web page. Mines is also host to the Museum of Geology in Rapid City.
Omni Resources
South Dakota maps.
United States Geological Survey
South Dakota state page at the USGS with links to publications and maps.
Tech Geological Association
South Dakota School of Mines geology-related student organization.
South Dakota Tourism Links
Black Hills Mining Museum
Located in Lead, the Black Hills Mining Museum "is dedicated to the preservation of the rich mining heritage of the Black Hills of South Dakota."
Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake
Information on the new plans for Homestake Mine.
Homestake Gold Mine
The web page for the tourist center at Homestake.
Keystone Chamber of Commerce
The home of Mount Rushmore. Historical information of the town of Keystone.
Black Hills National Forest
Black Hills National Forest information including maps, publications, passes, and permits.
Rapid City Journal
Good guide to what's happening around the Hills.
Black Hills Chamber of Commerce
Black Hills tourism info.
Where to Find Maps
USGS Map Locator & Downloader
Create and download your own maps.
Black Hills National Forest Maps
Road maps, topographic maps, trail maps, etc.
South Dakota Geological Survey
Maps and publications at the SDGS web page.
Related Governmental Mining, Geology, and Mineralogy Sites
United States Geological Survey
Main USGS page.
State Geological Surveys
Links to all 50 State Geological Surveys.
Highly Recommended Mineral Dealers
Douglass Minerals
"Quality, Affordable, World-wide Minerals"
Steve Perry Gems
All varieties of gemstones and gem crystals.
Trinity Mineral Company
Great photos, great prices,great guy!
Fabre Minerals
THE premier European dealer! Great, fine minerals site.
Attard's Minerals
Attard's Minerals X-Ray Diffraction Service to Identify minerals
Surrey Minerals
"Providing Fine Mineral Specimens from the UK and Worldwide Locations" ...a nicely laid-out website with good specimens to boot!
More Mineral and Meteorite Dealers
CK Minerals
"Australian purveyors of fine minerals and gold."
Cooloola
"Australian, and world wide finest minerals, rocks, fossils, crystals, and metaphysical items."
Hummingbird Minerals
James Brown - Mineral Dealer specializing in cabinet size fine minerals.
John Betts Fine Minerals
A division of allminerals.com
Just Minerals
Alexander Gehrlein, a German collector with some good stuff.
Mineral Classics
Good showy stuff.
Online Minerals
Good site, very professional with good navigation. Great material too!
Spectrum Minerals
All new and REAL NICE!
Webminerals
Fine minerals from Italy collected by Giovanni, Carlo, Giuseppe, Silvia, Gabriele, Giampiero, Gianfranco.
Rock and Mineral Events and Shows
Mineral, Rock, Gem, Bead Shows and Events
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