Understanding Minerals

In this video, we explore what exactly minerals are, and what must be true for a substance to be classified as a mineral.

[mikesammartano]

Thanks for watching, everyone! If you haven't already seen it, I recently published an updated version of this video - check it out!


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[juliancwcwcw]

I just spent 2 hours in a university prac for physical geography. This 10 minute video made more sense to me than the whole prac! Thanks

[Safranluthim]

I must admit. This 10 minute video is very informative and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing

[ymcaseptember]

In an alternate universe: “God dammit Marie they’re rocks”

[keshavb]

who is here cause ur teacher told u to come here

[jeffschmucker]

Mike,
You have a gift for conveying knowledge as well as reminding a senior citizen of something he learned in grade school but forgot in the intervening years. I’m planning on doing some rockhounding in retirement and found your channel while doing some background work getting ready. Thanks for your efforts.

[PunmasterSTP]

A brief introduction to minerals? More like "A better way to instruct us so we can learn it all!" Thanks for creating this very informative series and I fully intend to watch until the end.

[minuteteamtips]

Hey Michael,  

I teach 6th graders and needed something to introduce minerals today.  Found your video and used it in class.  It was super helpful.  

Thanks for sharing it freely with the rest of us.
Bill

[brown-wizard]

Great explanation.
In my mineralogy class we're taught that substances don't need to be solid in order for them to be considered minerals. Mercury is liquid at a certain temperature but lower that temperature and the mercury becomes solid. Same for water which some consider a mineral and others don't.

[fNicks]

My teacher put this video in my zoom class and im comenting here at the same time hes watching it so that means that if he scrolls down im screwed lol

[theeomix]

You’ve done an awesome job with these Earth Science videos. Been pausing to review some of the topics me and my son have gone over before his next exam and found your videos. They cover everything and your presentation is refreshing. Thanks and keep it up! It’s been great practice to go over a chapter, watch your videos on the topics and have him do a short writing assignment to incorporate the lesson for review!

[kylamarube]

I still can't believe that I had to sit in a room for 6hrs just to understand this topic however the answer was right under my Thanks a

[thekraken]

Man you have the most informative and engaging content on you tube. I love straight to the point facts and the photos!

[porshac]

OMG this was the best video detailing Minerals. Thank you for breaking it down for us to understand clearly. The example s really put each criteria into perspective. Thank you. I now feel comfortable explaining the 5 criterias.

[georgelouis]

This video was perfect! I looked for many years for a video that could explain to me the difference between minerals, elements and rocks. Thank you for this!

[greglaws]

This is the second of your videos that I have watched, and I have watched many hundreds of YouTube videos over the years. You have a real gift for making complex issues simple through clear explanations and talented logic. Thank you very much

[kimberlymcclean]

Thank you for making this. Very accessible, clearly communicated.

[irpacynot]

Excellent, easy to understand video.

Thanks

[percyjackson]

Thank you !!!! I needed a quick recap and I understood more than I did in my college lecture

[mariyamheena]

god bless you, you have a gift of simplifying complexity. the video was amazing-zing-zing.