Mineralogy Courses and Certifications

Seds Online

Biotic, Abiotic, Pre-Biotic, Post-Biotic Controls on Carbonate and Phosphate Formation

Explore crystallographic textures in marine minerals using Electron Backscatter Diffraction to uncover their formation processes and biological origins in deep time.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Minerals

Explore mineral properties, classifications, and formation processes, focusing on silicates and their unique characteristics. Learn to identify minerals through various tests and observations.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Mineralogical Signals as Keys to Understanding Petrological Processes - 2011

Explore cutting-edge research on mineralogical signals in petrological processes, focusing on olivine, zircon, and diamonds. Gain insights into magmatic history, mantle composition, and tectonic implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

All About Olivine - Crystallography, Hydration, and Geochemistry

Comprehensive exploration of olivine's properties, including crystal orientation, water content, defects, and trace elements. Covers advanced research techniques and implications for mantle dynamics and magma processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dr. Harel Thomas Petrology

The Structure and Classification of Silicates - Week 3 Day 3

Explore silicate structures and classifications in this comprehensive geology lecture, covering essential concepts for understanding mineral composition and properties.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dr. Harel Thomas Petrology

Silicate Minerals - Part 1

Learn about silicate minerals, their structures, and classifications in this comprehensive geology lecture by Dr. Harel Thomas, covering essential concepts for understanding petrology.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dr. Harel Thomas Petrology

Silicate Minerals in Geochemistry - Part 2

Explore silicate minerals' geochemistry, focusing on their structures, compositions, and roles in geological processes. Gain insights into mineral classification and Earth's crust formation.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dr. Harel Thomas Petrology

Structure and Classification of Silicate Minerals - Petrology Week 1 Day 4

Explore silicate mineral structures and classifications in this comprehensive geology lecture, enhancing your understanding of petrology fundamentals.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mineralogical Society of America

Putting the Squeeze on Silicate Chains - High-Pressure Mineral Behavior

Explore high-pressure mineral behavior through synchrotron-based studies, focusing on silicate chain compression and its implications for Earth's interior dynamics.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mineralogical Society of America

In-situ Ambient Analysis of Diamond-Captured Mantle Transition Zone and Lower Mantle Minerals

Explore cutting-edge techniques for analyzing minerals trapped in diamonds, revealing insights into Earth's deep mantle composition and processes.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Hydrothermal Fluids, Nebular Vapors and Silicate Melts Through Mineral Analysis

Explore mineral thermochemistry's insights into geological processes, from hydrothermal fluids in Ag-Pb-Zn ores to primordial solar nebula condensation and fassaitic pyroxenes in Ca-Al-rich inclusions.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The Carbon Mineral Challenge: A Worldwide Hunt for New Carbon Minerals

Worldwide hunt for undiscovered carbon minerals engages amateur and professional mineralogists. Learn about carbon mineral evolution, potential discoveries, and how to participate in this unique international challenge.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Nanomineralogy of Meteorites: Discovery of New Minerals Representing Extreme Conditions of Formation

Explore 45 new minerals discovered in meteorites, including refractory and high-pressure minerals, revealing insights into solar system formation and extreme conditions in space.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute

Mineral Identification - Ask a Geologist Series

Learn mineral identification techniques from a geology expert, exploring physical properties and tools used to classify rocks and minerals found in nature.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kiersti Ford

Earth Materials: Physical Properties of Minerals

Explore physical properties of minerals, including color, luster, crystal form, hardness, and more, in this comprehensive introduction to Earth materials.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video