Basic Rock Identification: Geology

Visual Study Aid for Physical/Historical Geology Classes.

MUSIC: "DISTANCE" by Soilwork, from the "Stabbing the Drama" album.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• rock
• test
• final
• help
• geology
• ETSU
• devildogmre
• igneous
• metamorphic
• sedimentary
• 2008
• 2009

[Chokingonlifesavers]

i used to think shale was an igneous rock, but thanks to you guys i know its a clastic sedimentery:D i want to become a geologist when i grow up(im only in the 8th grade) do you think theres any chance for me?

[devildogmre]

@Chokingonlifesavers

Thanks for the great comment. I really hope you're able to pursue the things you love in life! Go for it.

[geonasa07]

This is a very cool vid. I teach physical geology labs at SHSU and all the rocks yall showed are basically everything that we cover. I even think I might recommend this vid to a few of my students when we cover the rock types lol.

[devildogmre]

@geonasa07

Wow!! That's awesome. I'm really pleased you think so highly of the video. I'm pursuing a teaching career myself now (TESL) and my wife already has her Masters in Early Childhood. If it helps your students, definitely! I made this video originally to help out my fellow classmates.

[geonasa07]

@devildogmre: I would have to add a little bit more to the caption though in showing my students in terms of identifying. Although you get the basic point across, but nothing is better than actually having a sample in you hand and visually seeing it for yourself because not all sample of a particular rock are the same :)

[devildogmre]

@geonasa07

Agree. Sounds like a plan. Let me know if you end up using it!

[Sporefan04]

I like to think of rocks as a preserved solid form of time. Rocks are fascinating to me because they capture the Earth’s geological past. I like to observe all the different features on a rock and collect more and more. What I like most about a rock is how it looks and feels in my hand, because it gives you an interesting learning experience. The different shapes, textures, and physical features of rocks just interests me. I sometimes wish to collect every single rock on Earth!

[acw4b]

@Chokingonlifesavers if you know what a clastic sedimentary rock is in 8th grade you should pursue it if you are interested.

[mintpamm]

thank you ^^

[jasmitsingh1993]

Dude.... the sound effects and stuff were just plain WEIRD and unnecessary... put CALM GENTLE music next time

[mwaynick629]

Just saying... Just because it is phaneritic doesn't mean it's intrusive, same with aphanitic and extrusive. Phaneritic is a texture, intursive is where it crystalized. I have seen phaneritic extrusive rocks, and I have seen intrusive aphanitic rocks. Just putting that out there.

[iloveyertle]

I have a lab midterm today and was having trouble recalling the information without actually SEEING the rocks. This video helped, thanks

[enchonakatyperry]

@Raxidz hmm,to be honest, not really. coz i need it urgent for my school project :)

[Raxidz]

@enchonakatyperry can not you wait ??

[enchonakatyperry]

i hate it when this video loads too slow.

[Reality9O]

@CelerySunrise are you a geologist?