Minerals : the materials of earth /
Looks at the variety of minerals that have been indispensable to human civilization, their atomic and crystalline structures, and their physical properties such as hardness and luster. Petrologist's methods of sectioning rocks are demonstrated, and gems, precious metals, ore excavation, and the...
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| Other Authors: | , |
| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Closed captioned. |
| Published: |
South Burlington, Vt. :
Annenberg/CPB,
©1992.
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| Series: | Earth revealed ;
12. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Looks at the variety of minerals that have been indispensable to human civilization, their atomic and crystalline structures, and their physical properties such as hardness and luster. Petrologist's methods of sectioning rocks are demonstrated, and gems, precious metals, ore excavation, and the value of silicates are discussed. |
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| Item Description: | Video streaming is available for these titles. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Format: | Mode of access: Windows Media Player, World Wide Web. |
| Audience: | High school/college. 9-12+ |