What is the difference between granites and garnets? Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. They are inorganic, crystalline solids with a known chemistry. Examples of minerals include diamonds, ...

Almost everything we use comes from our natural resources, and many of those natural resources come from under the surface of the earth. Rocks, minerals, water, oil and gas are all geological ...

Cemeteries not only provide a peaceful place to contemplate and commemorate the dead. They are also great places for studying ...

Some minerals in rocks and organic matter (e.g., wood, bones, and shells) can contain radioactive isotopes. The abundances of parent and daughter isotopes in a sample can be measured and used to ...

Menu Local Geology History, Resources, and Facilities Geologic History of Southwestern Ohio At the Limper Geology Museum, you will be able to explore a large collection of local rock, mineral, and ...

Are you ready? Our Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students. Research activities in the master's or doctorate program in geology span fundamental and precise ...

Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, ...

The Atlas of Minerals and Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks in Thin-section provides the geology student and geoscientist with a stunning new color atlas of the main rock-forming minerals and igneous and ...

This year’s show offers an exciting opportunity for scientists, geology enthusiasts, and curious minds alike to explore ...

This November, The London Gem & Mineral Show returns to Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, offering a rare opportunity to ...

Learn about the physics, chemistry and history of the Earth through hands-on examination of earth materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, and use remote sensing techniques ... preparing you for ...

The Imperial Valley has been recognized as one of the most unique places for geological study. It may not seem like much to ...