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Subject: Mineralogy Show all
- 99 matches General/Other
- Biomineralogy 19 matches
- Crystal Chemistry 11 matches
- Crystallography 58 matches
- Environmental Mineralogy 34 matches
- Mineral Analysis 47 matches
- Optical Mineralogy 37 matches
- Phase Equilibria/Thermodynamics 30 matches
- Physical Properties 33 matches
- X-ray Techniques 22 matches
- Systematic Mineralogy 13 matches
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Mineral Resources On Line Spatial Data part of SERC Web Resource Collection
Ths portal allows users to view or download spatial data on regional and global geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and mineral resources. The data can be accessed by using interactive map browsers of ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Maps
Minerals by Physical and Optical Properties part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This is a listing of mineral species arranged by physical and optical properties: hardness, streak, and luster; density; cleavage and fracture; refractive index; or color. Clicking on each property ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Audio
Minerals by Chemical Composition part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This interactive periodic table displays a listing of minerals by element, sorted by percent of the element. Clicking on a symbol on the table leads users to information on the element (atomic mass ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Scientific Resources:Collection
2D X-Ray Crystallography Simulator part of SERC Web Resource Collection
The X-Ray Diffraction Simulator is a program developed at Carnegie Mellon using the cT programming language as an aid to teaching undergraduate courses involving crystallography. The program provides ...Resource Type: Computer Applications
The Mineral Gallery part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This web page provides access to a constantly growing collection of mineral descriptions, images, and specimens. The user can search by mineral name, class, groupings - gemstones, birthstones, etc. - ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources, Collection, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Mineral Identification: The Beauty of Nature part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This website contains a set of lessons on mineral identification. Upon completing this exercise, the student will be able to identify many of the common minerals by using the following physical ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Environmental Considerations of Active and Abandoned Mine Lands: Lessons from Summitville, Colorado part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This U.S. Geological Survey publication contains sections on: mining of gold and formation of acid mine drainage, gold in an ancient volcano of Colorado, the role of geophysics in investigations of ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations
Introduction to Spectroscopy part of SERC Web Resource Collection
Even though it is said to be a complex art, spectroscopy can be very useful in helping scientists understand how an object like a black hole, neutron star, or active galaxy is producing light, how ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Crystallography and Minerals Arranged by Crystal Form part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This table summarizes the 32 crystal classes by crystal system and class name, including symmetry elements. Clicking on each system or class heading provides information on each class within the ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Images/Illustrations
Metamorphic Phase Diagrams part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site is part of a petrology course offered by Dr. Steve Dutch at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. Topics covered include the phase rule, metamorphic phases and phase diagrams (including ...Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations