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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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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South Burlington, Vt. :
Annenberg/CPB,
1992
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| Series: | Earth revealed ;
12. |
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| 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+ |
| Participant or Performer: | Presented by James Sadd ; narrated by David Gilfillan. |
| Language: | Closed captioned. |
| Type of Computer File or Data Note: | Graphic file (Streaming video; 28 min.). |
