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You will notice several different forms of text in this sort method. The following text explains each type.
Varieties are written with their group name in parenthesis and in smaller font. For example, Amethyst, a purple variety of Quartz, appears as "Amethyst_(Quartz)"
Synonymous names are written with their true name in parenthesis. For example, Baryte, a synonym of Barite (Barite is the scientifically recognized name) appears as "Baryte_(Barite)"
Black lettering denotes a mineral currently indexed in this guide; gray lettering indicates a mineral not yet listed; and navy lettering signifies a mineral already visited (used hyperlink).