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Practical Geology

Practical Geology

2022Ended1 Season24 EpisodesTMDB

Taught by Professor James F. P. Cotter of the University of Minnesota, Morris, the fundamentals of field geology. You learn the basics of rocks, minerals, and landforms, and how to apply this knowledge to read an outcrop, find and prepare fossils, assess soil and groundwater, prospect for gems and ore, and much more.

Season 1 · Episode 20

Got Marble? Non-Foliated Metamorphic Beauty

Jul 22, 2022·32m

Turn to non-foliated metamorphic rocks, those without a distinctive mineral orientation. Investigate the different geologic conditions that create such rocks. Then survey a wide selection, spotlighting their beauty (marble), utility (soapstone), durability (quartzite), and economic value (banded iron formations)—some have all four! Professor Cotter discusses a few of his favorite metamorphic sites.

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When did Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 20 air?

Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 20 aired on July 22, 2022.

How long is Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 20?

This episode runs for approximately 32 minutes.

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