Mineralogy
Mineralogy explores the composition, structure, formation, and classification of minerals. This category covers physical properties, identification methods, and geological environments.
Rock Forming Minerals
Understanding the Foundation of Our Planet’s CrustEvery rock on Earth tells a story, and at the heart of that story lie minerals — the...
The Top 10 Most Valuable Minerals Found on Earth
From dazzling gemstones to industrial powerhouses, minerals shape nearly every aspect of human civilization. While some are admired for their beauty, others are prized...
Physical Properties of Minerals
(How Geologists Identify and Classify Minerals in the Field)Understanding the physical properties of minerals is one of the most fundamental skills in geology. Every...
Optical Properties of Minerals
Study of how light passes through thin sections – rock cut and polished to about 0.3 mm thickness
Use properties of light absorption and propogation through a mineral à affected by atomic arrangement and composition
Learn the properties of light associated with techniques governing the use of a petrographic microscope
