After reading this article you will learn about the physical properties of minerals. Physical Properties of Minerals Depending on Light: (A) Form: Minerals assume different shapes, which depend upon the internal structure of the minerals. Different terms have been used to describe the forms of different minerals. The important terms that are commonly used are: […]
Properties of Minerals | Mineralogy
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Procedure for Drawing a Geological Section | Structural Geology
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The procedure of drawing a section consists of three steps: 1. Drawing a Topographic Profile 2. Determination of Dip and Strike 3. Construction of Geological Structures. Step # 1. Drawing a Topographic Profile: Suppose it is required to draw a topographic profile along a XY line on the geological map. The map is first folded […]
Uses of Compass Clinometer (With Diagram) | Structural Geology
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After reading this article you will learn about the uses of compass clinometer, with the help of diagram. The dip and strike of an exposed bed in the field can be measured in degrees by an instrument, known as a clinometer, which consists of a pendulum with a graduated arc. A compass can measure the […]