Geology 101
Geology 101 is the study of the Earth and its materials, structures, processes, and history. It is a broad field that encompasses many…
What are Rare Earth Elements and why are they important?
What are Rare Earths? The Japanese call them “the seeds of technology.” The US Department of Energy calls them “technology…
Geological Time Scale
Geological Time Scale The geological time scale is a system of chronological measurement that relates geological events and geological time to…
Kimberlite
🔷Kimberlites, named after the town of Kimberly, South Africa, where they were first described, are volcanic rocks that originate in Earth’s…
What is Cinnabar
✳️Cinnabar is a toxic mercury sulfide mineral with a chemical composition of HgS. 🔷It is the only important ore of mercury. It has a bright…