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Pyrite is also known as "fool's gold" because of its brassy colouration and lustre. Pyrite can be told apart from gold quite easily as it is much less dense than gold but is harder. Pyrite is found in many shapes including round, flat discs and small crystals and also as very dramatic perfect cubes. Pyrite is a very common mineral and is found around the world in a variety of geological ...
This wax model is based on a specimen presented to the museum by the Department of Agriculture, Tasmania via P. H. Thomas, Director of Fruit Culture, 01 August 1941. The model was made in the museum by curator, R. H. Fowler, August 1941. This apple is a dessert variety and is harvested in late season.
The Little Marbled Scorpion is a relatively small species and as its common name implies, has a dark brown marbling pattern on a light brown background. This marbling occurs over the body, legs and tail. Like all scorpions, they fluoresce under UV light. It is widespread in southern Australia, and is one of the three known species of scorpions found in the greater Melbourne region. It is usually ...
Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence Royal Mint, London King Edward VII (1901-1910) This coin was current in Australia and this was the the model (in terms of size and alloy) for this Denomination among those chosen for the coinage of the Commonwealth of Australia (beginning in 1910)
The Little Marbled Scorpion is a relatively small species and as its common name implies, has a dark brown marbling pattern on a light brown background. This marbling occurs over the body, legs and tail. Like all scorpions, they fluoresce under UV light. It is widespread in southern Australia, and is one of the three known species of scorpions found in the greater Melbourne region. It is usually ...
Eastern Whipbirds are quite secretive and are heard much more frequently than they are seen. Their characteristic long whip call is performed as a duet. The drawn out whip crack is made by the males and is then immediately followed with the "choo-choo" made by the females. Eastern Whipbirds are monogamous and will defend their established territory year round. During the breeding season, the ...