Mineralogy Links
- Fluorescent Mineral Society – This organization devoted to the study of luminescent minerals.
- Friends of Minerals Forum (FMF) – An extensive online forum for news and useful information for mineral enthusiasts.
- IMA – The International Mineralogical Association. This is the group that approves new mineral species through their Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names.
- Mindat.org – An exhaustive online Wiki for mineral data. This site contains up to date information and data on all mineral species, synonyms, and locations. Mindat.org also host discussion forums and mineral-related news like new discoveries or show dates.
- Mineral Database – Database of 4700+ mineral species; many photos; Dana, Strunz, and chemical classification listings; and pronunciation guides.
- RRUFF has an extensive database of Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and chemistry of minerals.
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