We received a great question from one of our customers about the usefulness of rocks. Teddy wrote:
What are some common household items made of rocks and minerals?
In this video answer, we talk about several types of rocks and minerals and their common uses. There are probably some you know and maybe a few you do not. We talk about one you probably use everyday and one you may even eat. Take a look at the video and see how many of these you know.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Geology / Earth Science, Mini Me Geology Videos on March 5th, 2023 | No Comments »
Welcome to Mini Me Geology’s Ask-a-Geologist question and answer video series. Today, in AAG #21, we answer Carrie’s question about the types of tools that geologists use to do their daily jobs.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Geology / Earth Science, Mini Me Geology Videos on March 1st, 2023 | No Comments »
Piper is back with an all new video. This time she tells you a little bit about Mini Me Geology’s Rock & Mineral Coloring & Activity Book.
Filed under: Kids "Science" Fiction & Activity Books, Mini Me Geology Videos on August 29th, 2014 | No Comments »
Today I have a special guest with me. Her name is Piper and we are discussing the mineral pyrite. (Make sure you watch the video until the end to see our first blooper reel!)
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Minerals & Crystals, Mini Me Geology Videos on August 1st, 2014 | No Comments »
Lily wrote to us and asked about the mineral amethyst. Specifically, she wants to know what gives amethyst that beautiful purple color. In this video, we talk about why amethyst is purple, its relation to quartz and an interesting fact about how citrine fits into that mineral family.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Minerals & Crystals, Mini Me Geology Videos on May 22nd, 2014 | No Comments »
This week, homeschooling mom Sandra asked how she can teach rock and mineral identification when she is not a geologist. Our new book “Help, I Have to Teach Rock and Mineral Identification and I’m Not a Geologist!” is here to help. In this book, we break down all of the details you need to teach rock and mineral identification to elementary, middle and high school students.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Geology / Earth Science, Mini Me Geology Videos on May 8th, 2014 | No Comments »
This week I am answering a question that I received from two readers, Alliondra and Alexandria. Their questions were so similar that I thought I would answer them together. They want to know:
Can I be a geologist some day and how can I make my dreams of becoming a geologist easier? In this video, I’ll tell you a little secret about how I came to be a geology major in college along with some tips on things you can do to prepare for college and your career.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Geology / Earth Science, Mini Me Geology Videos on April 10th, 2014 | No Comments »
Cory wrote to us and asked: What rocks are changed by high pressure and high temperature? Metamorphic rocks are the rocks that change either physically or chemically by heat and pressure. The term metamorphic comes from the Greek words “meta” which means change and “morph” which means form. Metamorphism is a solid state change meaning that the minerals within the rock recrystallize in response to heat, pressure and the chemical reaction with hot fluids without melting the original rock.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Mini Me Geology Videos, Rocks - Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic on April 3rd, 2014 | No Comments »
Ellie wrote to us and asked what notes she should take when she finds rocks and minerals. Geologists use fancy notebooks with waterproof paper but a simple notebook and pen will work just fine. Watch this video to find out what notes to take and how to organize your notebook for your collection.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Geology Education, Mini Me Geology Videos on March 27th, 2014 | No Comments »
Sophia asked: what are the properties of calcite? I’m especially interested in its cleavage directions and fracture pattern.
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Minerals & Crystals, Mini Me Geology Videos on March 20th, 2014 | No Comments »
