Professor Dave Explains
Classification of Igneous Rocks: Intrusive vs. Extrusive
Now that we know how igneous rocks form, what are the types of igneous rocks? This depends on precisely where they form, and we can call them either intrusive or extrusive. These can also be called either plutonic or volcanic. What do...
Dom Burgess
How Do Atomic Clocks Work?
We take lots of things for granted in this world; GPS, the internet and of course particle accelerators (well, maybe not particle accelerators!). However, none of these things would be possible without atomic clocks. In this video Dom...
msvgo
Compounds of Carbon Family and Anomalous Behaviour of Carbon
It describes the properties and uses of compounds of carbon It also explains the properties and uses of silicon compounds.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Making a Mini Laser Frequency Comb in Minutes
NIST physicist Scott Papp describes NIST's process for making a miniature laser frequency comb in minutes. The process involves machining a piece of quartz to produce a small, smooth disk within which light can circulate.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Sand Is Full of Life and Death
James, our master of microscopes, gets samples of sand from beaches all over the world to help in his quest to learn more about interstitial ciliates—the single-celled organisms that live in the watery pockets that exist between grains...
Mazz Media
Mining
In this live-action program viewers will learn Mining is the process of extracting minerals and metals from the earth. Students will come to understand that Minerals are essential to modern technology and that metals and other elements...
Professor Dave Explains
Mineral Cleavage and Hardness
Cleavage and hardness are two macroscopic characteristics that geologists use to identify and classify minerals. How are these characteristics measured? What do they tell us about the properties of a mineral? Macroscopic Characteristics...
Professor Dave Explains
Mineral Luster and Color
Color and luster are two important macroscopic characteristics of minerals. How can we identify and classify minerals using these characteristics? And why do the same metals show up as different colors in different minerals? Macroscopic...
Rock 'N Learn
Earth Science : Mohs Hardness Scale
Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about the Mohs hardness scale.
Mazz Media
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Why is the Study of Rocks Important
This program helps students to understand what a rock is and how rocks are formed. Using real world footage, the video shows and identifies examples of minerals with crystalline structures and then shows the same minerals in common rock....
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals and Their Properties: Elements and Rocks
This video explains the formation and identification of minerals. Major mineral groups, basic crystal systems, the physical properties of minerals, and everyday uses of minerals are discussed. Other terminology includes: inorganic,...
Getty Images
Abstract geometrical background.3d animation
Abstract geometrical background.3d animation
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Polygonal design, Abstract geometrical background
Polygonal design, Abstract geometrical background
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Crystal.
Growth of crystal structure.Includes matte for compositing over footage or abstract background.
Getty Images
ECU SLO MO View of piece of quartz / Miami, Florida, United States
ECU SLO MO View of piece of quartz / Miami, Florida, United States