Mineral Properties, Photos, Uses and Descriptions
Photos and information about 80 common rock-forming, ore and gemstone minerals from around the world.
What are Minerals? | What are Mineral Properties? - Geology.com
There are approximately 4000 different minerals, and each of those minerals has a unique set of physical properties. These include: color, streak, hardness, luster, diaphaneity, specific gravity, …
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Minerals - Descriptions, photos, articles, properties and uses for common minerals.
Rocks: Pictures of Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks
Fluorescent Minerals Fluorescent Minerals and rocks glow with spectacular colors under ultraviolet light.
Gold Mineral Properties - Geology.com
The best way to learn about minerals is to study with a collection of small specimens that you can handle, examine, and observe their properties. Inexpensive mineral collections are available in the …
Biotite Mineral | Uses and Properties - Geology.com
The best way to learn about minerals is to study with a collection of small specimens that you can handle, examine, and observe their properties. Inexpensive mineral collections are available in the …
Calcite Mineral | Uses and Properties - Geology.com
The best way to learn about minerals is to study with a collection of small specimens that you can handle, examine, and observe their properties. Inexpensive mineral collections are available in the …
Hematite: A primary ore of iron and a pigment mineral
The best way to learn about minerals is to study with a collection of small specimens that you can handle, examine, and observe their properties. Inexpensive mineral collections are available in the …
Garnet: Mineral, January birthstone, abrasive, filter media
The best way to learn about minerals is to study with a collection of small specimens that you can handle, examine, and observe their properties. Inexpensive mineral collections are available in the …
Pyrite Mineral | Uses and Properties - Geology.com
The best way to learn about minerals is to study with a collection of small specimens that you can handle, examine, and observe their properties. Inexpensive mineral collections are available in the …