Quartz crystals and pyrite

Quartz is silicon dioxide and is one of the most common minerals. In this rich looking specimen clear quartz crystal is mixed with Pyrite (iron disulphide).

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Amazing Mannum

June 11th 2006
Introduction This week the hikers were lucky enough to have a long weekend to explore a bit further than the Adelaide environs. It was Dan’s turn to pick which walk to do and he had been eyeing off this one in the Adelaide for kids book by James Muecke. It wasn't really a walk at all, but a visit to Mannum minerals, however we were able to couple it together with a few ot ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more

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