In this video, we explore what exactly minerals are, and what must be true for a substance to be classified as a mineral. Subscribe to my channel: th-cam.com/users/mikesamm...
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!
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
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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💯
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!
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!
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.
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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
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
Thank You Mike Sammartano, I was hoping you could provide us with an explanation for Fossilized wood and how it also seems to be able to contain minerals..
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.
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!
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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 :)
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:)
Universe is made of stars & planets .Each planet is made of rocks which is again made of minerals . minerals are made of atoms& molecules . Rocks & minerals give everything to human, living being .we have to protect this universe for ever benefits of our future generations .- Rangaraju IRS Addl commr Chennai India .
Excellent vid, thank you very much. I teach middle school Science at an international school here in Bangkok, and these types of vids are very helpful. They explain the basics without going too far in depth chemically, which my kids haven't studied yet.
![Understanding Minerals [Updated, 2019]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fnHgMLJq7VI/mqdefault.jpg)
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!
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Thank you for doing this Mike, you have a very pleasant voice and a great way of teaching.
THANKS
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
@Simon Tryggestad Maybe i am your teacher, /wooosh
They're rocks, Hank.
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?
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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
Lol it does
This is for university? We doing this in middle school
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In an alternate universe: “God dammit Marie they’re rocks”
THEYRE MINERALS, HANK!
I must admit. This 10 minute video is very informative and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing
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
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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
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Fifa Fútbol Arkonada stfu he’s just using the vid to introduce the idea of minerals
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You spelled "stupid" wrong.
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.
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.
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.
Hank Schrader: now this is entertainment
Who’s here because of Hank?
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💯
Thank you for making this. Very accessible, clearly communicated.
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!
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!
That's awesome, and I hope your son's exam went well!
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.
I showed my students this video and they loved it! Thank you😊
Wow I like that kind vedio
I have alot of minerals here I live hamyalyan mountain mins here I don't know about benefit of those
Can anyone help me
This my contact 00923459673506 whatsupp
Man you have the most informative and engaging content on you tube. I love straight to the point facts and the photos!
Round of applause for these rocks that are litterally sustaining life.👏🏿👏🏿
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
Thank you !!!! I needed a quick recap and I understood more than I did in my college lecture
My grade 8 science teacher showed me this, awesome video, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching!
But I am class 5😶
@@Kalita17rides it’s called grade not class and don’t be surprised if someone is older than you
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@@Kalita17rides uh what don't you understand?
this was a great video. easy to understand, great examples. thanks so much.
So well done. Succinct and digestible. Exactly what I was looking to find. Thank you!
That was brilliant. Thank you. I will remember a lot of that because of how well you narrated the video.
This is the most engaging and well explained video I have seen.
Bless you for making this video my goodness, so informative yet easy to understand!! Thank you!
Im watching this right before a science test. Life saver
Thank You Sir Michael Sammartano video was well organised and very informative.
this made tons of sense, I am homeschooled so videos like this does wonders for my grades.
you just skimmed through my entire lesson. this was really helpful!
Enlightening, as ever. Thanks so much ! 👍
Man thank for this.This is so good explained.Long live Mike Sammartano!!!Greetings from Serbia.
god bless you, you have a gift of simplifying complexity. the video was amazing-zing-zing.
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
Very helpful, you have nice teaching skills and voice
Thank You Mike Sammartano, I was hoping you could provide us with an explanation for Fossilized wood and how it also seems to be able to contain minerals..
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.
Thank you, I just showed this to my wife. She keeps calling my minerals rocks, now i hope she'll understand
Are you a geologist
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
Very useful thanks for making this. I have to study for my test tomorrow and this video was really helpful !! :)
Sir kindly explain All geology topics.This video is really helpful
HS Earth Science Teacher, will be introducing my Minerals chapter today with your video...Great!...Thanks!!
This is very helpful, I'm using it for a presentation if that's okay. Let me know if it's not.
I too am using it today
Excellent, easy to understand video.
Thanks
Oh, thank you. I finally have a glimmer of understanding. Now if I can just remember it.
Thanks for explaining the rocks, atoms and characteristic's.of minerals and structure...Good stuff
Thanks for helping me to study my test
THEY ARENT ROCKS MARIE THEY ARE MINERALS
Thank you for your very clear video!
Your a beast I can finally somewhat understand geology now
Thank you. Very helpful video
very informative!!! thank you 😊
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!
is salt (in its natural form) considered a mineral? I think it fits the 5 criteria as well.
Wow really good, clear video. Thank you for this.
Very informative introduction to minerals :) Thank you!
The best video I have ever seen !!!!!helped me a lot in my presentation thankyou for a great video 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🙂🙂🙂🙂
Thanks for the help, greatly appreciate your work man
thank you very much
Thanks for watching!
Thanks this helped with my test.
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@@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
wow, you're video is amazing. it helps me a lot especially that im reporting mineral resources tom
Dude this was so easy to understand! great video, 10/10 from me
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 :)
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:)
This video is great to use in try to keep yourself awake challenge. You'll learn a lot of things.
Splendid introduction to minerals: well-structured & well-designed! Thanks!
Universe is made of stars & planets .Each planet is made of rocks which is again made of minerals . minerals are made of atoms& molecules . Rocks & minerals give everything to human, living being .we have to protect this universe for ever benefits of our future generations .- Rangaraju IRS Addl commr Chennai India .
Great video. A clear and helpful explanation of minerals.
Clear and concise, perfect.
Duck
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Thanks you... A perfect teacher...
Thank you! This helps so much 🙏
This helps me a lot
Great video! Very well condensed and ACCURATE facts.
you helped me on my exam. THANKS
Nice explanation sir! Yet, I have a query regarding your criteria as it seems more rigid... what about petroleum, natural gas, ?? They are not solid?
that just covered a whole chapter Im writing about tomorrow in 10 minutes thanx
a very interesting video. Post more videos! Thank you.
Thanks for putting this together.
This was really concise and clear. Very helpful and well done.
Thank you very much this will be an improvement in my grades
Thank you my teacher showed this us today
Great video! This was very helpful for me, thanks.
Thank you Mike....very nicely explained
Thanks alot for this video now my concept are cleared about minerls
mike you are great I learned you lot of unbelievable knowledge
I have a geol 101 midterm in an hour and used this to jog my memory thank u much!
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Thank you. Very educational. Best of TH-cam.
Wow! So, in a way rocks are kinda like in the field of chemistry. 😊 Had NO IDEA about this! Great video! 👍
Brilliant sir 👏
Appreciated you explained like a cake of piece
Hank Schrader watches this video 5 times a day.
Excellent vid, thank you very much. I teach middle school Science at an international school here in Bangkok, and these types of vids are very helpful. They explain the basics without going too far in depth chemically, which my kids haven't studied yet.
Where do you get the charts from? A link would be helpful or listing what its name is in the bio.
Find everything here: mikesammartano.com/videos/
thank you! this was very informative
This was so so helpful, thank you so much!
Wow thanks for this!! When I need help with rocks, I’ll know where to go!
Perfect explanation! Post more videos! Thank you.
I had a test and your video helped me
i like your videos , you make us understand well, please update more to help us
Simply useful, thanks a lot!