What this chapter will buildDistinguish mineral species, specimens, crystals, rocks and gem labels while recognising that scientific names depend on evidence.
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Questions that begin mineralogyPlanned
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Minerals, rocks and mixturesPlanned
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Crystals, glasses and mineraloidsPlanned
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Species, varieties, grains and specimensPlanned
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Scientific names, reference evidence and revisionPlanned
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Natural minerals, synthetic crystals and gem trade labelsPlanned
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