Earth Sciences: Geology: Rocks and Minerals

A collection of material relating to salt [NaCl] and its influence on civilization. Includes sections on physiology, geology, archeology, palaeoclimatology, palaeogeography, production, religion, economics, and etymiology of salt.

A consultant for mining and minerals. He has been published on development of non-metallic rock and mineral resources and building materials production especially in developing countries.

Geological display of images and information including crystals, minerals and gems.

Site dedicated to the visual learning of Minerals and Geology, containing pictures and information on geology, minerals, and fossils. Also has links to shops, encyclopedias, and a mini-geology database.

Intended for collectors of minerals, rocks and fossils. Features specimen photos and location descriptions and photos, as well as identification guides and links.

Gateway to information on minerals and mineral resources research in the eastern United States.

Click on the map to view pictures of minerals found in the chosen state.

Pictures, links, and a brief description of the properties and applications of this siliceous rock.

GeMin exhibition and online copipes of the Oryktologia NEA news.

"Collecting sites" found on the internet that turned out worthless after an actual visit.

Professor in the Department of Geology at Miami University, Oxford, OH. Includes information on Dr. Rakovan's research and teaching in mineralogy and geochemistry.

Contains over 100 pictures of minerals, rocks and fossils, as well as information about classification, identification, the Science Olympiad Rocks and Minerals event and related topics.

high-resolution pictures of rocks and minerals, taken from personal collections, as well as the Calvin College Geology Department, Michigan, USA.

USGS information on collecting rocks.