Identifying Mineral Samples

In this video, we explore the various tests that can help in the identification of mineral samples.

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[knoxvillehermitfreemoviesm]

Simple, direct, well-paced, no audio problems, no lighting problems. For beginners like me, this is definitely the most helpful identification video.

[jarrodfritz]

You just did in 8 minutes what my TA couldn't do in 30. Thank you!

[amymahar]

Great video! The sheet of biotite looked more like muscovite and the lighting made the luster a little difficult to see. I still plan to use this with my students. Nice job.

[BlueMouseFlea]

This video is very thorough and clear. I don't know if it is just me, but do the minerals look out of focus?

[BackYardGardeningTip]

I have been picking up rocks and bringing them home for years. I didn't know any of the things you talked about although I did noticed that come rocks broke with straight lines. Cool and informative video. Thanks.

[thecryptobureau]

Hey Mike, just wanted to say thanks for your range of videos on rocks mate. Helped me out greatly with my year 8's.

[rudylimjoco]

Very educational & i learn so much bout minerals . Very interesting topic, thanks for sharing us your knowledge . Looking forward for more video like this .

[sherrsam]

This was really helpful. I used it with my 4th grade homeschooler and she was able to understand it more than I thought she would.

[lazyburberry]

OMG UR A LIFE i had to do a rocks and minerals test and i got ALL OF THEM CORRECT!!! THANK U!! :3

[freshmoistfrog]

"breakage is probably the hardest property to identify"
*clicks like immediately*

[pritipravapanda]

As I am a geology student it is very useful for Tq so much🙂🙂🙂🙂

[charlesbduke]

Well done . Have you considered doing a DVD for use by gem clubs? There is a great need by the clubs to teach this, it's not that they can't teach it, it hard to maintain uniformity. Once again, well done.

[sirajahmad]

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[roku]

Is anyone here because of a identification test?

[Ramesh-ccfs]

Thank you very much.
It's so easy for me to complete my geography chapters after watching your videos.

[MischiefHowlVA]

This explains so much better then my Earth Science book, very informative, thank you!

[MrRonGardner]

Always wanted to know these things, , , thank you for helping an old guy out!

[christinamolina]

Very informative. Much needed for my geology quiz tomorrow!! Thank you!!

[clarakim]

I am a twelve year old Korean girl, and I watched this video for my academy test. This was the first video I actually understood.