Understanding Structural Geology

Understanding Structural Geology

Structural geology is concerned with rock deformation on both a big and microscopic scale. Its research ranges from submicroscopic crystal lattice flaws to fault formations and fold systems in the Earth’s crust. Structural geology advanced significantly in the...
Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals

Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals

The study of rock deformation needs knowledge of the physical properties of rock about deformation. These properties are concerned either with elastic or with plastic deformation or with rupture. Table of Content Elastic propertiesPlastic propertiesRuptureBrittle...
Principles of Stratigraphy

Principles of Stratigraphy

Stratigraphy is the branch of geology that sheds light on strata formation, composition, distribution, and succession. Stratigraphy is concerned with the description, organization, and classification of stratified rock. In addition, it is the study of temporal...
Types of Minerals

Types of Minerals

Before we learn about mineral types, we must know what minerals are. There are a few characteristics before we identify or call a mineral.  Characteristics are:  Naturally Occurring – Substances produced in the lab or the industry are not...
Fossil

Fossil

What is fossil.Where are fossils found.Types of fossils.Conditions of fossilization.Fossilization process. What is a fossil? Any remains, trace, or imprint of a plant or animal that has been preserved in the earth’s crust (mainly sedimentary rock) since some...