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Thin Section Scans part of SERC Web Resource Collection

An online library of high resolution, full color scans of over 200 "exotic" igneous, metamorphic and metasomatic rocks in thin section, displayed under both natural ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy, Mineralogy:Optical Mineralogy, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations

Thermal Emission Spectroscopy of Martian Meteorites part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This site, from the Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, answers commonly asked questions about Martian meteorites, ranging from queries about how meteorites are recognized and ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science, Geology:Geophysics:Mineral Physics, Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis
Resource Type: Audio/Visual: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 ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis, Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Spectroscopy of Rocks and Minerals, and Principles of Spectroscopy part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This is a chapter on spectroscopy from The Manual of Remote Sensing, Volume 3, Remote Sensing for the Earth Sciences. Topics in the chapter include an overview of spectroscopy, the reflection and ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Crystal Chemistry, Mineral Analysis, Crystallography, Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

USGS Spectroscopy Lab part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This website, maintained by the USGS, is a clearinghouse of information related to spectroscopy. Topics include papers and information on spectroscopy, terrestrial and planetary imaging, remote ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Maps, Datasets and Tools:Datasets

Crystallographic Education Online part of SERC Web Resource Collection

The International Union of Crystallography maintains this clearinghouse of educational resources. There are many topics incorporated into this site, including applied crystallography, crystal growth, ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:X-ray Techniques, Mineral Analysis, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Mineralogy:Crystallography
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection

Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP) part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This website features NASA and Arizona State University's Mars Education Program, which offers students the opportunity to be involved in authentic Mars research. Students and teachers are able ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science, Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis
Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Project

Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP) part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This website features NASA and Arizona State University's Mars Education Program, which offers students the opportunity to be involved in authentic Mars research. Students and teachers are able ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science, Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis
Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Project

Mineral Spectroscopy Server part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This server is primarily dedicated to providing information about color in minerals and access to data on mineral absorption in the visible, infrared, Raman and Mossbauer spectra. Both data ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis, Crystallography
Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations

Major Element Chemistry part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This PowerPoint presentation is part of the Whitman College petrology course. The presentation includes a diagram describing how modern spectrographic instruments sample emitted radiation and ...
Subject: Mineralogy: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Geochemistry:Geochemical Analysis, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes