Earth Materials: Introduction to Minerals

Explore the fundamental concepts of minerals in this 15-minute educational video. Delve into the definition of minerals, their elemental composition, and atomic structure. Learn about the formation processes of minerals, including precipitation, and discover the various mineral groups such as silicates, carbonates, halides, oxides, sulfates, and native elements. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Earth's building blocks through this concise yet informative introduction to mineralogy.

Introduction
What are Minerals
Elements
Atomic Structure
Formation of Minerals
Precipitation of Minerals
Mineral Groups
Silicates
Nonsilicate Minerals
Carbonates
Halides
Oxides
Sulfates
Native Elements
Summary