Understanding Minerals

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  • @mikesammartano
    @mikesammartano  5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Thanks for watching, everyone! If you haven't already seen it, I recently published an updated version of this video - check it out!
    Minerals: #1 What is a mineral? th-cam.com/video/fnHgMLJq7VI/w-d-xo.html
    And if you're in to Earth Science, check out my growing playlist of videos!
    th-cam.com/play/PLnAeuYnCyxWkWFOaAY9VjRezA3PCyEq9T.html&feature=share
    And don't forget to subscribe and like! Thanks!

    • @محمودمحمود-ذ3ح4ن
      @محمودمحمود-ذ3ح4ن 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      عندي حجر الماس بشتري. 05374238713

    • @gustl5575
      @gustl5575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for doing this Mike, you have a very pleasant voice and a great way of teaching.

    • @stardik1197
      @stardik1197 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      THANKS

    • @hemakshigupta_moonlight
      @hemakshigupta_moonlight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, I have a doubt. What does it mean for a substance not to have a fixed chemical formula? Like if it doesn't have a fixed chemical formula, then what kind of formula it has with example?
      Thank You

    • @gustl5575
      @gustl5575 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Simon Tryggestad Maybe i am your teacher, /wooosh

  • @juliancwcwcw
    @juliancwcwcw 10 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    I just spent 2 hours in a university prac for physical geography. This 10 minute video made more sense to me than the whole prac! Thanks

  • @davidbell3678
    @davidbell3678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    They're rocks, Hank.

    • @johnosman8971
      @johnosman8971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Even though some rocks are just that, minerals, are just a bit different, like a diamond, it’s rarity, is what makes it worth more, … basalt, is of volcanic nature, and it’s hardness is above many others on the MOHS scale, … liquid mercury, is a metal, but is generally not a solid, … hence the liquid portion of it is still a mineral, no?

    • @Khaireel07
      @Khaireel07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@johnosman8971 its a joke

    • @samv5511
      @samv5511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Khaireel07 😅

    • @jothikrishna7015
      @jothikrishna7015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Breaking bad

    • @ademonizedwretchguy003
      @ademonizedwretchguy003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jothikrishna7015 kid Robert downey fan🤡

  • @ymcaseptember6089
    @ymcaseptember6089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    In an alternate universe: “God dammit Marie they’re rocks”

    • @DefeatedMelon
      @DefeatedMelon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      THEYRE MINERALS, HANK!

  • @Safranluthim
    @Safranluthim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I must admit. This 10 minute video is very informative and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing

  • @PunmasterSTP
    @PunmasterSTP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A brief introduction to minerals? More like "A better way to instruct us so we can learn it all!" Thanks for creating this very informative series and I fully intend to watch until the end.

  • @jeffschmucker1640
    @jeffschmucker1640 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike,
    You have a gift for conveying knowledge as well as reminding a senior citizen of something he learned in grade school but forgot in the intervening years. I’m planning on doing some rockhounding in retirement and found your channel while doing some background work getting ready. Thanks for your efforts.

  • @10minuteteamtips
    @10minuteteamtips 10 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Hey Michael,
    I teach 6th graders and needed something to introduce minerals today. Found your video and used it in class. It was super helpful.
    Thanks for sharing it freely with the rest of us.
    Bill

    • @trickzclipz5910
      @trickzclipz5910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      u look like a great teacher

    • @juanmas9906
      @juanmas9906 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      so you aren’t a good teacherrrrr because you don’ttttt know how to teacher your classssssss

    • @juanmas9906
      @juanmas9906 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      you are stupi

    • @SebastianBaltazar-y8c
      @SebastianBaltazar-y8c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fifa Fútbol Arkonada stfu he’s just using the vid to introduce the idea of minerals

    • @sugarcube8830
      @sugarcube8830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@juanmas9906
      You spelled "stupid" wrong.

  • @fNicks
    @fNicks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    My teacher put this video in my zoom class and im comenting here at the same time hes watching it so that means that if he scrolls down im screwed lol

    • @sorepatch
      @sorepatch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lol

    • @Sebys_Station
      @Sebys_Station 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lmao

    • @mayalovestheLord
      @mayalovestheLord 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Lord loves you ❤
      Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit'

    • @mmore242
      @mmore242 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mayalovestheLordNo.

    • @ChanceCross-o7o
      @ChanceCross-o7o 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      did he get you? @fNicks?

  • @kylamarube9341
    @kylamarube9341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still can't believe that I had to sit in a room for 6hrs just to understand this topic however the answer was right under my nose...... Thanks a looooot💯

  • @brown-wizard
    @brown-wizard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great explanation.
    In my mineralogy class we're taught that substances don't need to be solid in order for them to be considered minerals. Mercury is liquid at a certain temperature but lower that temperature and the mercury becomes solid. Same for water which some consider a mineral and others don't.

  • @theeomix
    @theeomix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You’ve done an awesome job with these Earth Science videos. Been pausing to review some of the topics me and my son have gone over before his next exam and found your videos. They cover everything and your presentation is refreshing. Thanks and keep it up! It’s been great practice to go over a chapter, watch your videos on the topics and have him do a short writing assignment to incorporate the lesson for review!

    • @PunmasterSTP
      @PunmasterSTP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome, and I hope your son's exam went well!

  • @keshavb7966
    @keshavb7966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    who is here cause ur teacher told u to come here

  • @thekraken4548
    @thekraken4548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man you have the most informative and engaging content on you tube. I love straight to the point facts and the photos!

  • @irpacynot
    @irpacynot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, easy to understand video.
    Thanks

  • @porshac00
    @porshac00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG this was the best video detailing Minerals. Thank you for breaking it down for us to understand clearly. The example s really put each criteria into perspective. Thank you. I now feel comfortable explaining the 5 criterias.

  • @kimberlymcclean6365
    @kimberlymcclean6365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for making this. Very accessible, clearly communicated.

  • @georgelouis6515
    @georgelouis6515 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This video was perfect! I looked for many years for a video that could explain to me the difference between minerals, elements and rocks. Thank you for this!

  • @devjadav2902
    @devjadav2902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im watching this right before a science test. Life saver

  • @jenifergilio910
    @jenifergilio910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a test and your video helped me

  • @percyjackson7651
    @percyjackson7651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you !!!! I needed a quick recap and I understood more than I did in my college lecture

  • @perspectivism2006
    @perspectivism2006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Round of applause for these rocks that are litterally sustaining life.👏🏿👏🏿

  • @quooot8848
    @quooot8848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My grade 8 science teacher showed me this, awesome video, thanks for sharing!!

    • @mikesammartano
      @mikesammartano  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for watching!

    • @Neelarnabh_2010
      @Neelarnabh_2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But I am class 5😶

    • @squirky8006
      @squirky8006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Neelarnabh_2010 it’s called grade not class and don’t be surprised if someone is older than you

    • @Neelarnabh_2010
      @Neelarnabh_2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@squirky8006 means?

    • @squirky8006
      @squirky8006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Neelarnabh_2010 uh what don't you understand?

  • @y.christine
    @y.christine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you just skimmed through my entire lesson. this was really helpful!

  • @richos07
    @richos07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hank Schrader: now this is entertainment

  • @greglaws9953
    @greglaws9953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the second of your videos that I have watched, and I have watched many hundreds of TH-cam videos over the years. You have a real gift for making complex issues simple through clear explanations and talented logic. Thank you very much

  • @sydneygamache9136
    @sydneygamache9136 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I showed my students this video and they loved it! Thank you😊

    • @ghausafghan6842
      @ghausafghan6842 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow I like that kind vedio

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      @ghausafghan6842 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @colebethel5401
    @colebethel5401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    this made tons of sense, I am homeschooled so videos like this does wonders for my grades.

  • @jamesfield6431
    @jamesfield6431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    They’re minerals Marie

  • @helledegagne2706
    @helledegagne2706 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the most engaging and well explained video I have seen.

  • @sustainavision
    @sustainavision 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So well done. Succinct and digestible. Exactly what I was looking to find. Thank you!

  • @UkjentDimensjon
    @UkjentDimensjon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude this was so easy to understand! great video, 10/10 from me

  • @christianmungal2045
    @christianmungal2045 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very useful thanks for making this. I have to study for my test tomorrow and this video was really helpful !! :)

  • @mariyamheena8179
    @mariyamheena8179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    god bless you, you have a gift of simplifying complexity. the video was amazing-zing-zing.

  • @MonicaEmberley
    @MonicaEmberley 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Very educational. Best of TH-cam.

  • @arko3464
    @arko3464 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so so much. Our teacher gave us assignment on "is coal a mineral?" And I beautifully got my answer.

  • @danijelbajic4312
    @danijelbajic4312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man thank for this.This is so good explained.Long live Mike Sammartano!!!Greetings from Serbia.

  • @regalgs_alex
    @regalgs_alex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much Mike Sammartano

  • @studycore5157
    @studycore5157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best video I have ever seen !!!!!helped me a lot in my presentation thankyou for a great video 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @nunyabiznes4471
    @nunyabiznes4471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was really concise and clear. Very helpful and well done.

  • @chariloray5816
    @chariloray5816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wow, you're video is amazing. it helps me a lot especially that im reporting mineral resources tom

  • @avunz125
    @avunz125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, I just showed this to my wife. She keeps calling my minerals rocks, now i hope she'll understand

    • @mridaniroy1536
      @mridaniroy1536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you a geologist

    • @avunz125
      @avunz125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No I'm a DEA agent. I'm on a recovery break now tho, got shot in a parking lot but still managed to kill the fuckers

  • @dariuscroxton1039
    @dariuscroxton1039 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That was brilliant. Thank you. I will remember a lot of that because of how well you narrated the video.

  • @karenmann4825
    @karenmann4825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explanation ever.

  • @oopsie799
    @oopsie799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you my teacher showed this us today

  • @Molebark
    @Molebark 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Very helpful, you have nice teaching skills and voice

  • @dinamonaghan7524
    @dinamonaghan7524 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, thank you. I finally have a glimmer of understanding. Now if I can just remember it.

  • @lztoria
    @lztoria 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for your very clear video!

  • @ShanviMrinal2843
    @ShanviMrinal2843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice explained 🙏🙏🙏

  • @faizanghauri2538
    @faizanghauri2538 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Sir Michael Sammartano video was well organised and very informative.

  • @jonescrusher1
    @jonescrusher1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clear and concise, perfect.

  • @varshithamallela1308
    @varshithamallela1308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you this is really useful for my studies

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  • @Carlos31416
    @Carlos31416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Enlightening, as ever. Thanks so much ! 👍

  • @gopalsinha7998
    @gopalsinha7998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir kindly explain All geology topics.This video is really helpful

  • @sharonrowland1196
    @sharonrowland1196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI MR.MIKE LOVE THE VIDEO SIR ♥️👍😃 🖐

  • @mo3aznow580
    @mo3aznow580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video is informative ...thank you

  • @mdqausainmdqausain8206
    @mdqausainmdqausain8206 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    mostly as being an indian found it difficult to understand the accent of foreigners as it is very fluent but this one was really very clear to me. thanks ,sir !😊

  • @kellyrighteous6614
    @kellyrighteous6614 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this video! I was referred to you by my professor, Suzanne Metlay, as I will be taking the Praxis II exam tomorrow. It is really helpful to view videos on subjects for me since I am a visual learner. This video has been very helpful to me, and I thank you. I have a few more to view, too! Way to go, Michael!

  • @yazswag8523
    @yazswag8523 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you sooo much I’ve been paying for classes and I didn’t understand but with this 10min video I understand very well thanks a lot I think I’m going to do great in my final exam:)

  • @maxcasciano4875
    @maxcasciano4875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your a beast I can finally somewhat understand geology now

  • @Ariana42188
    @Ariana42188 8 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    this was a great video. easy to understand, great examples. thanks so much.

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      @islamdaudi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL

  • @cindyfan2541
    @cindyfan2541 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for helping me to study my test

  • @gustavocring6978
    @gustavocring6978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Who’s here because of Hank?

  • @tareekellis9583
    @tareekellis9583 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks this helped with my test.

    • @rylanswaney8738
      @rylanswaney8738 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      GuynYourWindow bro get a life kid

    • @tareekellis9583
      @tareekellis9583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rylanswaney8738 your slow ass took three years to type like 20 letters maybe if your hobbit ass ever left your moms basement you would learn how to type faster you fucking subhuman cro magnon

  • @billyank1864
    @billyank1864 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    HS Earth Science Teacher, will be introducing my Minerals chapter today with your video...Great!...Thanks!!

  • @zionweir8822
    @zionweir8822 10 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    THEY ARENT ROCKS MARIE THEY ARE MINERALS

  • @arupsarkar6114
    @arupsarkar6114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video. Thank you.

  • @vanquinta22
    @vanquinta22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so so helpful, thank you so much!

  • @rameshkamalk7740
    @rameshkamalk7740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation sir

  • @islamthekeytosuccess2998
    @islamthekeytosuccess2998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant sir 👏
    Appreciated you explained like a cake of piece

  • @sallymay3643
    @sallymay3643 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done loved the video

  • @richardmorgan3093
    @richardmorgan3093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for explaining the rocks, atoms and characteristic's.of minerals and structure...Good stuff

  • @mikkigold
    @mikkigold 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! This helps so much 🙏

  • @KrosanBeast315
    @KrosanBeast315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    3:48 You should have also mentioned that Marcasite also has the same Chemical Formula as Pyrite. Any "Marcasite" in jewelry is actually Pyrite. Marcasite is too brittle to cut, and powders easily. Pyrite is a tougher Mineral, so it can be faceted.

  • @akarshanpratap411
    @akarshanpratap411 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the video,i learned to identify a mineral

    • @rangarajuc5253
      @rangarajuc5253 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can see the nature that everything is perfectly confined scientifically without any doubt .but we don't help nature for our better living in universe .- Rangaraju IRS Addl Commr Chennai India .

  • @grendelum
    @grendelum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see how this works... TH-cam recommends some mine exploration videos which lead to prospecting videos which lead to the Tucson gem show videos which leads me to *Geology 101* here... very sneaky but your plan worked, I’m watching the videos and learning :)

  • @devinderkumar8738
    @devinderkumar8738 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks you... A perfect teacher...

  • @siyabulelatshali1012
    @siyabulelatshali1012 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that just covered a whole chapter Im writing about tomorrow in 10 minutes thanx

  • @ruimpinho
    @ruimpinho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hank Schrader watches this video 5 times a day.

  • @stevejackson1177
    @stevejackson1177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Preeety clear! Thx.

  • @yousafaliyousafali7098
    @yousafaliyousafali7098 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks alot for this video now my concept are cleared about minerls

  • @haniahsuhrwardy7182
    @haniahsuhrwardy7182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is soo helpful

  • @cb7235
    @cb7235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Jesus Marie!

  • @lisamarfatia7177
    @lisamarfatia7177 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good explanation

  • @johnny_pilot
    @johnny_pilot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Instant subscription!

  • @jyothsnaalluri6589
    @jyothsnaalluri6589 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It to good for students understandment... TQ sir

  • @ericschmidt6129
    @ericschmidt6129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. A clear and helpful explanation of minerals.

  • @idkwhattotype4704
    @idkwhattotype4704 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is great to use in try to keep yourself awake challenge. You'll learn a lot of things.

  • @zakaihooper8632
    @zakaihooper8632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I came here because i like science and I was happy

  • @alanparish4870
    @alanparish4870 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is good. Best explanation lv'e come across.l will watch again.

  • @paweszutko
    @paweszutko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative introduction to minerals :) Thank you!

  • @arielshikoba1857
    @arielshikoba1857 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! So, in a way rocks are kinda like in the field of chemistry. 😊 Had NO IDEA about this! Great video! 👍

  • @fajarnurmajid5319
    @fajarnurmajid5319 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    thank you very much

  • @SunShinyGirl
    @SunShinyGirl 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! This was very helpful for me, thanks.

  • @ExpiredVisam
    @ExpiredVisam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In the memory of Hank, he loved minerals very much.

  • @kartiksalvi3452
    @kartiksalvi3452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful information....thanks

  • @gulahmadwardag8149
    @gulahmadwardag8149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey my teacher told me to go in this link well not bad ur rly smart keep it up

  • @carmenalonso2973
    @carmenalonso2973 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg thanksss all the biology class Was this 10 mins video thxxx😘

  • @BloodReaper616
    @BloodReaper616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the help, greatly appreciate your work man

  • @mohdmasoodulhaqawan4218
    @mohdmasoodulhaqawan4218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative
    Thanks sir