Unconsolidated formations are loose materials and have a high tendency to cave in or wash out when drilling fluid or ...Read more
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Coalification is a geological process of formation of materials with increasing content of the element carbon from organic materials that occurs ...Read more
The importance of geological mapping in underground (UG) mines is multifaceted and critical for successful mining operations. Geological mapping in ...Read more
In everyday conversation, ‘rocks’ and ‘minerals’ are often used interchangeably. But for geologists, there’s a crucial distinction! So, let’s answer ...Read more
To help with identification, geologists must look closely at the physical properties of a mineral. These properties can include: color, ...Read more
Iron ores are rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be extracted. There are four main types of iron ore ...Read more
The name hematite comes from ancient Greek, meaning like blood, mainly because of its color. As early as 63 BC, ...Read more
Rare earth elements (REE) are a group of 17 elements, including the 15 elements of the lanthanide series on the ...Read more
The Mohs Hardness Scale is a practical tool used to identify minerals by measuring their resistance to scratching. This is ...Read more
The Mohs Hardness Scale is a practical tool used to identify minerals by measuring their resistance to scratching. This is ...Read more