Noticing the pattern, composition and texture of rocks we find that we can identify them, and gain clues how they are formed. Minerals are identified by tests which can lead to an understanding of processes occurring within the earth.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009236
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineralogy
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Rock-forming minerals
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rocks
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mineralogical chemistry
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mineralogy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Rock-forming minerals
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)