BEST PRACTICES FOR MINERAL CURATION

The term "best practice" is used to refer to a technique, method, process, etc. that is considered more effective (and/or more ethical) in achieving a desired outcome than any other technique, method, process, etc. Each of the best practices documents posted here has been developed by one or more SMMP member and reviewed by the entire membership, unless it is labeled DRAFT, in which case it is still under review.

BEST PRACTICES REPORT NO. 1: Research Sampling of Collections

BEST PRACTICES REPORT NO. 2: Moving Specimens