Rocks and Minerals: How We Identify Them

Duration: 14

Year Published: 1971

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Credits: Bertram G. Woodland

Copyright: Registered 3May71 · MP22162 (Jan-Jun 1972) Copyright holder: Coronet Instructional Films, division of Esquire, Inc

Description: Distinguishes the basic patterns, textures, and composition of rocks and demonstrates various tests for identifying mineral elements and compounds. Discusses briefly how various kinds of rocks were formed and provides close-up photography of many rock and mineral samples. Illustrates methods of mineral identifcation by either color, "streak," hardness, crystalline structure, luster, cleavage, or specific gravity.

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