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Websites in Rocks and Minerals

1. Bad Places to go Rock and Fossil Hunting
   "Collecting sites" found on the internet that turned out worthless after an actual visit.
   http://manly.delconet.com/klahn/badsites/index.html
   
   
2. Bash Rox
   Intended for collectors of minerals, rocks and fossils. Features specimen photos and location descriptions and photos, as well as identification guides and links.
   http://bashrox.net/
   
   
3. Collecting Rocks
   USGS information on collecting rocks.
   http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/collect1/collectgip.html
   
   
4. Eastern (USA) Minerals Resources
   Gateway to information on minerals and mineral resources research in the eastern United States.
   http://minerals.usgs.gov/east/
   
   
5. GeMin Exhibition
   GeMin exhibition and online copipes of the Oryktologia NEA news.
   http://users.hol.gr/~minat/
   
   
6. Matt's World of Minerals
   Site dedicated to the visual learning of Minerals and Geology, containing pictures and information on geology, minerals, and fossils. Also has links to shops, encyclopedias, and a mini-geology database.
   http://hometown.aol.com/mattalic
   
   
7. Minerals of the United States
   Click on the map to view pictures of minerals found in the chosen state.
   http://www.tigerminerals.com/
   
   
8. Neville R. Hill
   A consultant for mining and minerals. He has been published on development of non-metallic rock and mineral resources and building materials production especially in developing countries.
   http://www.imbm.btinternet.co.uk/
   
   
9. Perlite
   Pictures, links, and a brief description of the properties and applications of this siliceous rock.
   http://www.perlite.net/
   
   
10. Rakovan, John
    Professor in the Department of Geology at Miami University, Oxford, OH. Includes information on Dr. Rakovan's research and teaching in mineralogy and geochemistry.
    http://www.users.muohio.edu/rakovajf/
    
    
11. ST Group, Inc.
    Provides services to the mineral industry for geological services, training, project finance assistance, geophysical services and computer applications throughout the geological industry.
    http://www.stgroup-inc.com/
    
    
12. Salt (MRBloch Archive)
    A collection of material relating to salt [NaCl] and its influence on civilization. Includes sections on physiology, geology, archeology, palaeoclimatology, palaeogeography, production, religion, economics, and etymiology of salt.
    http://www.salt.org.il/
    
    
13. The Rock Gallery
    Geological display of images and information including crystals, minerals and gems.
    http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Cottage/3292/
    
    
14. The Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Reference
    Contains over 100 pictures of minerals, rocks and fossils, as well as information about classification, identification, the Science Olympiad Rocks and Minerals event and related topics.
    http://dph1701.tripod.com/geology/
    
    
15. YupRocks
    high-resolution pictures of rocks and minerals, taken from personal collections, as well as the Calvin College Geology Department, Michigan, USA.
    http://www.yuprocks.com
    
    

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