4.5: Formation of Minerals

Dino Doug Crawford on Instagram: "⸻ Mineral formation vs. dinosaur fossil (in situ): what’s the difference? A mineral formation is created by geological processes—crystals precipitating from solution, magma cooling, or minerals replacing rock along fractures. These forms grow according to chemical and physical rules, not biology. They often show repeating crystal shapes, vein fills, or massive, non-anatomical patterns and can occur in many orientations without regard to sedimentary layers. A din

Types of Minerals - Definition, Classification & Examples with Videos