Delve into the diverse field of geology, covering topics such as physical and historical geology, geochronology, mineralogy, petrology, and more. Learn about the solar nebula hypothesis and the Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Discover the composition of Earth's atmospher

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Explore a series of diagrams illustrating mineralogical concepts such as compatibility, solid solutions, and phase projections in petrology and metamorphic petrology studies. These visuals cover various systems and paragenesis examples, providing insights into the behavior of elements like Fe and Mg

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High-resolution work on Northeast Syrtis Major reveals diverse igneous lithologies and alteration products in a clear stratigraphy. The region displays great morphological heterogeneity at a decameter scale, yet it can be unified under five distinct geomorphic units. Geomorphic mapping and stratigra

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Exploring aqueous alteration and mineralogy in Gusev Crater's Columbia Hills using Spirit and CRISM data analysis. Challenges in identifying minerals, CRISM data regularization techniques, and comparison with Nili Fossae Trough. Active aeolian processes and dust cover impact mineral mapping feasibil

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Explore the comprehensive analysis of soil chemistry, texture, and mineralogy conducted at the CSU Summer Soil Institute in July 2010. The study delves into pedology, elemental composition, particle size distribution, X-ray diffractometry, and mineralogical composition of various soil samples. Detai

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The expertise of mineralogists and petrologists is crucial as society shifts towards clean energy sources and advanced technologies. A study by the Mineralogical Society of America explores the current status of mineralogy and petrology teaching in U.S. institutions of higher learning, assessing enr

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