| Subject | Date Asked |
|
| geology | 11/10/2009 |
Q: what is the pebble.how made it,what is the diffinition???
A: A pebble is a rock fragment larget than a coarse sand grain and smaller than cobble,its size is in ...
|
| Hydrogeology and flooding | 11/8/2009 |
Q: What happens to ground water levels in the vicinity of a flooding stream? It a stream floods, does ...
A: You have to consult local geologist-USGS-in your region.Generally fooding stream influences for ...
|
| Geology | 11/2/2009 |
Q: What is the importance of Geology in Civil Engineering Projects?
A: Geological inputs must be invcorporated for all civil engineering projects.Site selection for dams ...
|
| dear sir | 10/14/2009 |
Q: what are the possible effects on construction in rock by the engineering geological conditions of ...
A: VARUN The application of geology to civil engineering, that is to the preliminary exploration, ...
|
| How are rivers and waterfalls formed? | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I read that waterfall is formed because of rivers flowing over the mountain rocks. How are rivers ...
A: AMEENA Kindly read geological work of rivers from any phyical geology book Snowfed rivers like ...
|
| geology | 9/18/2009 |
Q: What is the importance of geology in borehole drilling
A: Madum Subsurafe geological features can be confirmed with drll hole logs.In all mineral exploration ...
|
| petrology | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Sir i am sartaj ali mahesar from hyderabad sindh,i am geology BS-part 2 student . i would like to ...
A: Rocks are identified by naked eye on the basis of mineral identification-textural chracters It ...
|
| gemstones and fused material | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I am looking for an expert that my company will paid to explain the process of volcanic eruptions ...
A: You have to refer several books on the subject of your interest.Kindly consult USGS geologists ...
|
| petrified | 9/4/2009 |
Q: is petrified in the of form of sandstone rare
A: Petrified wood (from the Greek root "petro" meaning "rock" or "stone", literally "wood turned into ...
|
| mining on mars | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have a question about mars. Its been bugging me for some time now. I watch alot of science shows ...
A: Planets are the result of geological process.Earth even to date still it is too hot in crustal/core ...
|
| Geology as school level subject | 8/16/2009 |
Q: kindly provide the list of schools in India where Geology has been taught as a school level subject. ...
A: Amit Geology taught in school level under geography subject-In India -geology is not teaching ...
|
| Mountains and stability of the earth (crust) | 7/12/2009 |
Q: If the mountains doesn't exist or they have not been made at first, and there was no ability for ...
A: Farhad You have to read general geology to understand the crustal configuration.Earh is fored from ...
|
| unknown rock | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 14" almost perfectly round rock, found 500 feet underground in a mine. I have been to ...
A: Rock ur collected at underground mine site appears to be weathered rock.Original rock under the ...
|
| Rock | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have this rock and would like to more about it. Found in in Southern California.
A: Rock looks like-conglomerate- Conglomerate rocks are sedimentary rocks. They are made up of large ...
|
| Petroleum | 6/15/2009 |
Q: What are the main resource of hydrocarbon acummlation and none accummulation?
A: Geological conditions plays vital rle for formation of hydrocarbon deposits.Oil and natural gas ...
|
| geology | 6/10/2009 |
Q: is singhbhum horse shoe shaped Iron belt a part of precambrian formation?
A: Kindly refer this paper for details he Archaean Nucleus of Singhbhum: The Present State of ...
|
| jobs | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i finidhed my msc geology after that iam attend in upsc geologist exam2007 i failed in interview. ...
A: Rathis You can attend for other jobs.You can attend for other interviews CGWB-State Mines &geology ...
|
| Geothermal Reservoir Calculation and control | 5/20/2009 |
Q: How much data is required to accurately calculate a geothermal reservoir's potential? Secondly, ...
A: Glenn Kindly visit to web sites of geothermal energy You can also refere geotthermal energy ...
|
| petrology | 5/7/2009 |
Q: How to compare and contrast the structures and textures of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in a ...
A: Refer details of your question DVREDDY-NITK ISSN-0974-5904 International Journal of Earth Sciences ...
|
| geology | 5/1/2009 |
Q: what is the elevation of the area in toledo ohio?
A: Toledo, Ohio — Elevation: 614 FT **************************************************************** ...
|
| aquifer | 5/1/2009 |
Q: what aquifer is used in this area by newr wells?
A: Naturally Occurring Arsenic in Sandstone Aquifer Water Wells of Northeastern Wisconsin by Rebecca S. ...
|
| Metamorphic rocks | 4/10/2009 |
Q: What is the geological age of a metamorphic rock?
A: Sometimes it is difficult to tell how old a rock is. This is especially true of metamorphic ...
|
| Advice | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I will make sure I study hard at school. Can you answer my question on colur blindness and whether ...
A: In geology profession identification of minerals and rocks must.However you can work in another ...
|
| Advice | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Venkat Reddy, Hello I am Max and am 9 and a half years old. I have always been really interested in ...
A: All wishes.I am very happy to know your keen interest in earth sciences and geology.You have to ...
|
| Ground water availability | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Pls guide me the method or agenies who can help me to identify the ground water source availability. ...
A: In India many agencies in govt and private sector are involved in groundwater exploration. You can ...
|
| economic geology | 3/18/2009 |
Q: kindly let me know the scope in economic geology
A: Economic geolgy is subject comes under geology/applied geology/Mining geology. You have to search ...
|
| Engineering Geology | 3/17/2009 |
Q: In next semester, I am going to teach Engineering Geology course to B.E Civil Engg. students. Could ...
A: You can read book 'ENGINEERING GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS-D.VENKAT REDDY-Oxford &IBH Publishers. ...
|
| Engg. Geology | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Kindly tell me some thing about the sand/ gravel deposits and their origin in the flood streams.
A: Refer this paper for details Sedimentology Volume 17 Issue 1-2, Pages 1 - 40 Published Online: 14 ...
|
| rocks | 3/12/2009 |
Q: May sound like a stupid question but were are all rocks formed by volcanoes?? I say no just because ...
A: Rock Cycle .A rock cycle illustrates the how rocks are related to each type.Primary rocks were ...
|
| geology | 2/28/2009 |
Q: 1. Why do rocks and minerals weather? 2. How does physical weathering aid chemical weathering? 3. ...
A: You can ready from phyical geology 1.Mineral and rocks do due to the impact of weathering ...
|
| rock | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a rock from the tenessee area. I'm not sure what part but it looks like nothing from this ...
A: Rock identification can be done by geologists.You can consult local geologists from the geology ...
|
| colleges for geology | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Respected Sir, i m doing B.Sc in g.c. college registred under assam university taking geology as ...
A: You can do post graduation in MSC-Geology.You can study PG -Geology -Severakll univesities offer the ...
|
| hydrogeologgy | 2/10/2009 |
Q: what is the exact work of a geologist in water borehole drilling?
A: Geologists will record the bore hole samples at regular interval.He will interpret the geological ...
|
| Porosity | 2/6/2009 |
Q: It is mentioned that the maximum Total Porosity that can be available is 46.7% with cubic packing. ...
A: Porosity is the percentage of void spaces in rock or soil.The compactness and rearrangement of ...
|
| Engineering Geology | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I from Nepal as you know Nepal is mountainous country having young geology. My question is that what ...
A: D.Acharya Refer my books on Engineering Geology see details Prof DVREDDY-NITK-INDIA GEOLOGY IN ...
|
| optical minerology | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Q1.What is double refraction? Q2.
A: In a crystal, when an unpolarized ray of light entering the crystal is split into two polarized ...
|
| Obsidian | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have read on obsidian and I found it quite interesting. I will like to know more about obsidian, ...
A: See details Wikipedia web ""Obsidian is a naturally occurring glass formed as an extrusive igneous ...
|
| silver | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I m so annoyed trying to pick words then in a sentence to be able to find somewhere on the ...
A: Identification of mineral-oremineral to be arried out in various way.You have to consult geologist ...
|
| coal | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Is coal considered a rock? Such granite limestone
A: coal is tranformed from wood materials under the process of biogeochemial changes under the ...
|
| metamorphic rocks (non foliated) | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Is there a type of non foliated metamorphic rock that would be suitable for a dam foundation?
A: Generally non foliated roks are suitable for civil engineering works.All rocks are not suitable for ...
|
| earthquakes and volcanos | 11/18/2008 |
Q: why does california have so many earthquakes each year and is there something in it that makes this ...
A: California ,USA is in the active seismic zone.Active Seismic zones will occurs more earthquakes.You ...
|
| geology or geophysics | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Respected Sir, I am NaSir Iqbal, I have recently done my 2nd year pre engineering with 68% ...
A: Geology is related to the all fields in the area of earth sciences.You have to choose based on your ...
|
| Mountains and Earth's stability | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Sir, Thank you for answering my question regarding mountain's roots. But does mountain in anyway ...
A: Earthstabuility depends upon various aspects.Volcanic eruptions resulted formation of basaltic ...
|
| What kind of rock is this? | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have this strange rock that my uncle found in Indiana near Illinois. It is about the size of two ...
A: Brandon Mineral or rock can be identifiable with visual,chemical and analytical methods.However it ...
|
| reg mountains | 10/21/2008 |
Q: Sir, Does mountains have deep roots beneath the surface? Do they any way provide stability to ...
A: mountains forma as a result of the movements and collisions of massive plates forming the Earth's ...
|
| Piper Diagram | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Please, guide me to inteprete a piper diagram, probably with an illustration.
A: Michel You can see the ollowing webs for details Prof DVREDDY-ITK-INDIA Groundwater Recharge and ...
|
| Related to Marble industry in India | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Im pursuing mba in cardiff university and so I m writing a dissertation on Marble Industry in India. ...
A: Karan some information provided to you-You must show the source and acknoldege them) by Prof ...
|
| seas | 8/13/2008 |
Q: what is the diference between seas and oceans?
A: Sea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia= A sea is either a large expanse of saline water connected ...
|
| Rock/Mineral ? | 8/8/2008 |
Q: We are located in New Jersey near a marsh and we find large amounts of a glass like rock possibly ...
A: It may be flint-variety of quartz ************************************** you can do further test to ...
|
| Gold vs Pyrite (Flakes) | 8/8/2008 |
Q: How do you distinguish between gold flakes and pyrite flakes. I've been told to use a hammer gold ...
A: Gold will give golden yellow streak pyrite flakes will give gryish black streak.You can see the ...
|
| temperature | 8/3/2008 |
Q: how deep underground do you have to go until the temperature is constant... in Hampton Virginia? ...
A: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Kola Superdeep Borehole, ...
|
| geology | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I want to do MSc in geology from HNB garwal university what will be my pay scale after this if i ...
A: You have to take decision on yourself.You wonot get job just passing MSc-Geology.You have to appear ...
|
| physical science | 7/24/2008 |
Q: How can you tell between two rocks if one is magnetized if they are the same shape, size and color ...
A: Mineral/rock magnetic property can be studied using bar magnet.Generally highly magnetic minerals ...
|
| engineering geology | 7/24/2008 |
Q: how geology help in civil engineering? what is material designing in geology?
A: The foundation of engineering was made by Mr.William Smith, professionally civil engineer and ...
|
| engineering geology | 7/13/2008 |
Q: what are the uses of geology in the field of construction
A: Vikram Geology plays major role in consruction engineering.Site selction.material ...
|
| prospecting | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Is there a good way to differentiate iron pyrite from genuine gold in the field?
A: Pyrite and gold some times looks like gold.Physical prpoeries,chemical prperies differ.Pyrite gives ...
|
| weathering,erosin, and water | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Which one of the following is a source of chemical weathering? A. The abrasion of running water B. ...
A: Weathering of rocks or soils carried out by physical ,chemical and biological weathering ...
|
| Diamond | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am very interested in the mineral- diamond since it is the hardest mineral in the whole world. can ...
A: David u can see for details in googly search.Diamond is the hardest mineral of the earth.Its ...
|
| geological maps | 5/18/2008 |
Q: would you please tell me about the usefulness of geological maps for civil engineers.
A: Geological maps are basis for all civil engineering site investigations.Geological map of the civil ...
|
| Underground Spring Hitting My House | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I recently had excavators attempt to dig an 8 ft. trench down to the footings of my home to repair ...
A: Debra Ground water occurrence possiable to find out utlizing resistivity survey.Electrical ...
|
| petroleum | 5/13/2008 |
Q: How is petroluem stored?
A: Meaghan Petroleum stores in void spaces of minerals.Petroleum storing in rocks depend upon porosity ...
|
| geology | 5/12/2008 |
Q: what is the classification of igneous rocks and how r they realted to plate tectonics
A: you can read the website of ,EENS 211 Earth Materials, Tulane University Prof. Stephen A. ...
|
| Field geology | 5/9/2008 |
Q: how to make geological mapping of any mineral deposit please mentioned the procedure step by step in ...
A: You can read any text book or any book related for Geological Mapping. Geological mapping procedures ...
|
| please help | 4/29/2008 |
Q: "Hi, can you tell me about the geologic history of the new york? For example, how it was once part ...
A: Chris You can search details in googly-You will get it yOU CAN SEE THE FOLLOWING WEB STETAILS The ...
|
| Rock Question | 4/26/2008 |
Q: My name is Michael. I'm 10 Years old. I found a rock in my yard that seems to be made up of a ...
A: Rock identification is possiable on the basis of mineral composition ,petrogenetical conditions.Rock ...
|
| engineering geology | 4/21/2008 |
Q: plz help me out from this ANSWER: Dear Samim =-Adab Engineering Geology is the branch of the earth ...
A: Repair and strengthning of stone and massonary building)in muzaffarabad is good topic for your ...
|
| engineering geology | 4/19/2008 |
Q: plz help me out from this
A: Engineering Geology is the branch of the earth science studyiong the geological conditions for the ...
|
| GEOLOGY | 4/10/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS THE INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GEOLOGY AND SOILS, AND BETWEEN GEOLOGY AND VEGETATION IN A ...
A: GEOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS SOIL MAY BE DEFINED ASTHE product of rock wethering.Natural process are ...
|
| Geochemistry | 4/2/2008 |
Q: What is a defination of geochemical anomaly?. How might a false geochemical anomoly form? thank you ...
A: Read these web sites Direct Geochemical - MethodsTo be reliable, surface geochemical anomalies must ...
|
| Re: What small devise can help ? | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm working as a trade manager for a minerals trading company and we always need to request samples ...
A: I am geologist -I can examine mineral/ore/rock by visual -or micropetrographical analysis.I will not ...
|
| Re: What small devise can help ? | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I'm working as a trade manager for a minerals trading company and we always need to request samples ...
A: Mineral exploration is one of the important process.Minerals-samples which collected from the field ...
|
| Geochemistry | 4/1/2008 |
Q: What is a defination of geochemical anomaly?. How might a false geochemical anomoly form? thank you
A: Geochemical anomaly indicates the presence of searchable matter.The area under investigation shows ...
|
| learning | 3/22/2008 |
Q: RELEVANCE OF GEOLOGY TO CIVIL ENGINEERING
A: Basher you can read the foloowing-For further details procure my book -ENGINEERING ...
|
| career guide | 3/16/2008 |
Q: i am a student of class XII and want to take up geology as a career. I want to know that which is ...
A: Kirti You have to first syudy basic geology course.It includes UG -Geology general.You can ...
|
| GIS&Economy | 2/17/2008 |
Q: i have some guestion about relation between GIS &agricultural economy &function of this issue in ...
A: GIS-Geographic Information System - a tool of Remote Sensing application.GIS-RS-GPS are being ...
|
| Minerals Exploration Software | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Dr. Reddy, I have been searching for an affordable minerals exploration program that will plot drill ...
A: Minerals Exploration Software Dear Erika Mineral exploration is one of the hardest task.We have not ...
|
| ROCKS!!! | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a rock collection due in my environmental science class and i don't know what mica(sp?) would ...
A: Kindly specify you are collected rocks or minerals.Mica is mineral not a rock.If mica is colour less ...
|
| amber | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Is amber a petrified substance?
A: Amber ocurs as irregular nodular fragments in strata of recent geological age.It is deposited under ...
|
| Gypsum Alabaster | 1/24/2008 |
Q: In India, where do we find deposits of the following mineral --- Gypsum Alabaster, a crystalline ...
A: Gypsum is one of the most important non -metallic mineral .Large amounts of gypsum available in ...
|
| A GIANT GEODO | 1/9/2008 |
Q: ..theres just so many out there i cant find what iam looking for...can you tell how? or where to ...
A: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Geode ...
|
| I have put the picture of the geode on the web | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have put the geode on the site you suggested..... it's called geode1.... any insight you could ...
A: geode-u can see following webs for details prof DVREDDY-INDIA USGS GEODEGo to U.S. Geological ...
|
| unfamiliar rock ,or mineral | 12/24/2007 |
Q: my father found a rock that could fit in a grown mans hand, and it weighs about 7 pounds, its ...
A: Rock or mineral just by saying is not possiable to identify.You have test its physical other ...
|
| Pangaea Ultima | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Why do scientist believe the continents are going to shift in that way to make the Pangaea Ultima in ...
A: Plate tectonics is the continuous process even to day.We have all evidences and proof of continents ...
|
| career guide | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Sir I am student of BS GEOLOGY in pakistan.I have to select the special subject in geology out of; ...
A: A student must have basic subject in Geology first .You are already studying.However specialization ...
|
| geology | 11/29/2007 |
Q: what are the properties you will consider in selecting a sedimentary rock as a building stone. ...
A: Sedimentary rocks are formed under sedimentation process under geological environment.Sedimentary ...
|
| geology | 11/28/2007 |
Q: are igneous rocks preferred to metamorphic rocks as a construction material? please give reasons
A: Rocks which are selected for constructional purpose requires standard criteria.Utilization of ...
|
| Carbonate Environments | 11/22/2007 |
Q: What are things i need to look for in two given core samples of Carbonate Environments when looking ...
A: u can see related webs to get the answers Petrology Questions Planet Earth I: Weathering and Soil ...
|
| FACTS ABOUT GEOLOGY | 11/19/2007 |
Q: which is the most important aspect of geology to study that could you a good earning in life?
A: Earning life-Geology-profession Geology in civil,mining engineering plays vital role in all ...
|
| Mining and Minerals | 11/12/2007 |
Q: How deep is the mine in Ouro Preto? Why are rocks in different layers? How do you extract gold? Why ...
A: 1Brazil: Ouro PretoWhen the mines were depleted and slavery abolished, Ouro Preto ... created ...
|
| engineering geology | 11/10/2007 |
Q: tell me in detail the steps involved in 1. detailed mapping 2.regional mapping for the purpose ...
A: 1.Detailed Engineering geological mapping-steps *Reconnissance survey* *Literature survey ...
|
| Plate Tectonics | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Im a 8th grader and we are learning about different things about the earths history and how it ...
A: Plate tectonism phenomena resulted shifting of the continents.Worlds present configuration was not ...
|
| 10 questions please | 11/8/2007 |
Q: D. Venka Reddy. My name is thomas, and i´m a student from the EARJ (Escola Americana do Rio de ...
A: 1.DIAMOND IS THE HARDEST MINERAL IN NATURE.Corundum is the next harder to diamond .As per Mohs scale ...
|
| Minerals | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Why are minerals with different colors and shapes? Why are the crystal shapes different in each ...
A: 1.Minerals are formed under the geological process with definite temperature presure and geochemical ...
|
| Questions about geology | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Good evening, I am a 7th grade student and I am doing a project for a geology class. We had to ...
A: 1 yOU CAN SEARCH ON THE WEB 2.ROCK IS AGGREGATE OF MINERALS.nATURALLY ROCK GETS CIOLOUR OF THE ...
|
| A couple of questions- please answer asap! | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Hey, I would love it if you could answer a couple of questions for me. Here they are: I know that ...
A: 1.Continental drift process ill not affects the mineral formation.Continental drift separation of ...
|
| question really important! | 11/6/2007 |
Q: how do rocks become soil?
A: Natural rocks in geological time (million of years,thousands of years) will disintegrate and ...
|
| geology quesions | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am in seventh grade and currently working on a school project which requires getting answers from ...
A: 1.engineering geology and mining geology and hydrogeology 2.Earth oberavation ,nature and mineral ...
|
| geology | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Why in your job can help our society?
A: Geology is the earth science.Geologist studies all aspects of the earth in different ...
|
| Geology Questions | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My name is Manoela and i study in Earj. We have to ask some questions to geologist for a project so ...
A: from: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20070302/sc_livescience/hugeoceandi 4 -see further webs ...
|
| 10 questions | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Are there any precious rock in space? Is there any type of rock that can bent? Is there any ...
A: 1.Astrogeologists will explain further-precious rocks are in other planets also 2Composition ...
|
| Geology questions | 11/4/2007 |
Q: my name is Ricardo and i study at EARJ in Brazil. I was wondering if you could answer these ...
A: 1.gEOLOGICAL PROCESS FACILITATE TO COME OUT THE DIAMONDS FROM THE EARTH 2.high tem pressure-see web ...
|
| rocks | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Can rocks get deformed? If yes, how?
A: Rocks under natural environment will under go disintegration and decomposituion results to form ...
|
| questions about geologist | 11/4/2007 |
Q: 1. What do you do as a geologist? 2. Which mineral would you consider the rarest of all? 3. What ...
A: 1.Geologist study the scientifical aspects of earth process -formation ,mineral,rock study ...
|
| science (geology) | 11/3/2007 |
Q: 1: What is the coral reefs chemical composition? 2: What’s the difference between the rocks that are ...
A: 1. Hard corals build by secreting calcium carbonate skeletons. 2. Boring organisms such as ...
|
| please sir im an EARJ student im having problrms with the schools internet | 11/3/2007 |
Q: 1: What are the fundamental tools that a geologist uses to study rocks? 2: How do geologists know ...
A: 1.Geologists pick up rock specimen -removes weatehered portiond by chipping and observe the minerals ...
|
| Groundwater | 10/31/2007 |
Q: i am having trouble with the followingSuppose there is a groundwater basin that is being drawn from ...
A: Karl Williams Ground water occurrence in the basin depends upon the hydrogeological conditions of ...
|
| age halfway | 10/22/2007 |
Q: About how much time did it take for these rocks to be exposed? Use an age halfway between the ...
A: Rocks were formed under the geological process and geological time.Igneous and metamorphic rocks ...
|
| geology | 10/7/2007 |
Q: difference between primary and secondary porosity
A: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia • Porosity is a measure of the void spaces in a material, and is ...
|
| black sand beaches | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I am working on a school progect and the question is to explain black sand beaches can you help me ...
A: Beaches were formed due to geological action.Sand along beached indicates about the geological ...
|
| hydrology | 9/21/2007 |
Q: plus if u can give detailed figures i will appericiate ur help....
A: ] WATER INFILTRATION MEASUREMENTSFile Format: PDF/Adobe Refer this web Acrobat - View as HTML WATER ...
|
| geological layers | 9/2/2007 |
Q: My question is simple and I think it gets complicated the way it is written. Simply, it says, ...
A: Geological Layers:Sedimentary rocks are formed in the nature under the sedimentation process ...
|
| distinguishing jade from metal | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I recently was given an expensive, decorative "plaque": circular, about 20" in diameter, 1/3" thick, ...
A: Metal gives metallic streak by rubbing on unglazed plate or test for poweder of it. copper will ...
|
| distinguishing jade from metal | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I recently was given an expensive, decorative "plaque": circular, about 20" in diameter, 1/3" thick, ...
A: Jade is alkali pyroxene mineral composes sodium aluminium silicate -Na Al (Si2O6). COLOUR-Shades of ...
|
| Do I have gold or fools gold | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Ok I was camping in the mountain near shaver lake, Ca. We came across an area where the mountain ...
A: TERRI Gold in nature in variety of geological settings.Gold occurs in the native state ,but is ...
|
| SiO2 minerals | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Would you please explain the differences between the silica minerals: chalcedony, opal, opalite, ...
A: Silica Group of Minerals Dear Betsy Berry &Mason -Elements of Mineralogy-Refer for details. Silica ...
|
| Engineering Geology | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I am the Project-Manager for a road construction project near Nagpur. Please tell me how one can ...
A: Hard and soft rocks Rocks geologically grouped into three divisions based on thrir petrogenetical ...
|
| sediment lines in river stones | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a smooth rounded flat stone from a river bed in North Carolina which I can hold it in my ...
A: Generally river bed consists of transported rock pebbles,stones etc under the action of river ...
|
| Mangalore | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Travelling near M'lore, i would like to know what is the type of the rock often found there (grey ...
A: Mangalore rocks -mainly lateritic types-laterites are formed due to lateritization process.Laterites ...
|
| Rock | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I was woundering if you could tell me what type of rock i have.I have a pic can i send you my ...
A: Rocks are broadyly groped into three types -i.e 1.Igneous Rocks(primary rocks)2.Sedimentary ...
|
| mineral composition | 6/15/2007 |
Q: please can you give me the various minerals that make up phyllite and their composition by volume. ...
A: You can refer petrology book for details.Yiu will also refer petrography book for detailed mineal ...
|
| Question on clay | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I have blisters (like formations) of gray clay that are pushing up out of the ground near a creek ...
A: Clay is formed due to alteration of rock forming minerals particularly feldspars ,pyroxenes etc.A ...
|
| tsunami | 5/29/2007 |
Q: what is tsunami? how it is created? what is the role of earth gravitational force at the time of ...
A: You can read the published my reeserch paper about Earthquakes-Oceans-Tsunamis and coastal zones-you ...
|
| engineering geology | 5/7/2007 |
Q: plz tell me importance of engineering geology in our daily life in detail also if u can give me any ...
A: GEOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING BY Dr D.Venkat Reddy-Geology section .NITK ...
|
| Oxygen removed from fossil fuels | 2/20/2007 |
Q: Gentlemen, I am asking this question to all of the Experts in Geology. The chemistry involved was ...
A: Petroleum/hydrcarbon formation resulted from oganic matte under geochemical process under geological ...
|
| Some questions about Geology | 2/14/2007 |
Q: D First of all, my company has a location in Hyderabad India and I have been able to meet and work ...
A: 1.Geology is for every one.Geology course is to understand our planet earth.Environment and geology ...
|
| earths crust | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I ask what is the thickness of the earths crust and you tell me 7-1or=KMS. What am I supposed to ...
A: The earth crust is about 100 km thick -it is not uniform in composition ,Earth crust thickness ...
|
| Geology and Engineering | 12/4/2006 |
Q: What precautionary measures would you expect to put in place when carrying out excavation work in ...
A: Sedimentary rocks by genesis are formed under the cycles of sedimentation ...
|
| geology and engineering | 12/2/2006 |
Q: How do these geological features have implications for building foundations and excavating a site ...
A: The geological aspects of the civil engineering site have to be studied in detail before ...
|
| Hydrogeology | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I must say first of all that this a wonderful service. I myself am a graduate geologist but i have ...
A: You are geologist -you know basics of geology and hydrogeology.You know well how ground water ...
|
| earth | 11/21/2006 |
Q: dr. i want to ask a question why is the earth is very hot?
A: just read the expert answer for your question- There are two main reasons. First is that there is ...
|
| Mass of earth? | 11/20/2006 |
Q: With the amounting weight gain to the planet every day, will this ever result in a changing of the ...
A: Kindly go thrpugh the enclosed web site data.Generally very less impact on the earth with changing ...
|
| Mass of earth? | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if the mass of the earth [(6E+24)kilos] has changed at all over time,considering ...
A: you can go though the included web site date -refer few more sites to get further answer As we all ...
|
| geology | 11/14/2006 |
Q: My name is Lucas Jordão. I study at a an American school in Rio de Janeiro. May you please answer ...
A: Your keen interest on earth science is very much appreciable i.Volcanoes are formed due to volcanic ...
|
| Rocks and Minerals | 11/9/2006 |
Q: my name is Eduarda Osthoff and I was born in 1994. I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and study at ...
A: Osthoff Rocks of your nation depends upon the local geology.Brazil having commercial viable mineral ...
|
| apatite | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I know that all clay minerals are OH mineral and apatite,too. Let me know the chemical and physical ...
A: Apatite-Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)-HEXAGONAL FORM,COLOUR=GREEN,BLUISH GREEN,BLUE ,VIOLET COLOR LESS,RED ...
|
| clay smear | 11/4/2006 |
Q: which factors are controlling the thickness of clay smear on fault? ( I mean some claystone ...
A: Kyaw Clay mineral formed under smeared fault plane or others=Clay stone formation depend upon the ...
|
| clay minerals | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Are all clay minerals hydroxide(OH) minerals? how many kinds of clay minerals are there? is ...
A: Clay minerals are formed by chemical decomposition of pre-existing silicate minerals.The most wide ...
|
| questions | 10/20/2006 |
Q: my name is Carol and I am a 7th grade student in an american school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We ...
A: 1.A natural mineral formed under geological conditions having commercial value on the basis of its ...
|
| hydrogeology | 10/18/2006 |
Q: A small creek runs behind my property near Dallas, TX. Portions of the creek bed are solid rock ...
A: A small creek running behind your propertY and your observations suggest me their will not any ...
|
| introduction | 10/17/2006 |
Q: am very new in this fild i just got admition to study geo mining in one of the nigerian ...
A: Geology plys vital role in all mining operations.Mining geologists or geo mining engineers will take ...
|
| How do you tell the age of rocks? | 10/16/2006 |
Q: How do geologists find out the age of enormously old rock formations? How is this done?
A: Age of the rock determined with presence of naturally occurring long lived radio active elements.Few ...
|
| Geology | 10/9/2006 |
Q: Upon a recent trip to a lake that had been lowered in preparation for winter, We came across some ...
A: Regards -Rocks which you are noticed formed due to lake action.You can see the geology of virginia ...
|
| Earth's weight | 10/8/2006 |
Q: Can we say the total weight of earth is constant? If yes, how long it has the same weight? If no, ...
A: Raja subramaniyan -best wishes Total weight of the earth is not constant it will change every day ...
|
| the core | 10/1/2006 |
Q: what does the core contains.
A: The compositional layering and iuts composition -done on the basis of varipus scientific study -even ...
|
| Limestone | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Heya, I am doing a science projest and I was wondering how old Limestone dates back, Can you answer ...
A: limestone age In geological age -if you project limestone and dolomite deposits were formed in ...
|
| how to find gold | 9/25/2006 |
Q: g what type of soil or rock or terrain to search arround to indicate where there might be gold ...
A: All regards and best wishes.Gold searching is one of the oldest tradition in the world.In earlier ...
|
| monumental hole | 9/15/2006 |
Q: ..Hope you are doing well, I was hoping for your few on a few questions. Here goes: It's gotta be ...
A: I could not follow the question .Kindly write to me clearly about the question which you are ...
|
| rock costume jewelry from the 70's | 9/9/2006 |
Q: Are the polished rocks in these old stone necklaceses of any value? I have some turquois, rust, and ...
A: First i want to stone or rock.A rock cut from nature in specific fabrication becomes stone-We call ...
|
| sand composition | 8/24/2006 |
Q: We use sand as prepadding material before laying buried pipelines in trench. Size and composition ...
A: Silica in geological formation depends upon the source material.Silica utilization in civil ...
|
| Alfred Wegener | 8/17/2006 |
Q: What would ALfred Wegener say about the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 and Mt. Vesuvius recrruin ...
A: ALFRED WEGENER (1880-1930) German climatologist and geophysicist who, in 1915, published as expanded ...
|
| Earths Crust | 8/11/2006 |
Q: What is the average thickness of the earths crust
A: Continental crust The earth crust thick ness varies from continental and oceanic surfaces.The exprts ...
|
| commercial petrology | 8/7/2006 |
Q: What are the geological parameters which influence the selection of quality commercial rock deposits
A: Geological aspects of commercial rock deposit plays significant role in formation of rock deposits ...
|
| Porosity vs. Heat Capacity | 8/6/2006 |
Q: How does the porosity of an object relate to its heat capacity? For example, does an object with ...
A: Further answer A Multiple Interacting Continua method (MINC) is presented which is applicable for ...
|
| earth's location | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i just want to know wher the planet earth is standing on.i know it is kind of round shape,but how is ...
A: Earth Planetary Systems=You can get full and detailed information from earth and planetary system ...
|
| How old is water in the Michigan basin | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I have been told the Michigan Basin is a 600 million year old "Ancient Ocean" and that that the ...
A: Jim Wechser Michigan basin is the worlds largest fresh water lake.The detalied scientifical findings ...
|
| Enginneriing Geology | 8/2/2006 |
Q: Discuss the importance of geology in engineering projects.
A: Geology plays siginifican role in most of major civil engineering projects.Geological investigations ...
|
| geology | 8/1/2006 |
Q: What are the criteria for selection of suitable and quality commercial rocks VASUMATHI-INDIA
A: Quality commercial rocks are selected on the basis of the following criteria.They are colour ...
|
