Mineral Handout + HW #1

Silicates

mineral group that contains Si and O

gypsum

example of SULFATE mineral group; Drywall

CaCo3

limestone

dolomite

_____ and calcite are examples of the carbonate mineral group

camgco32

Dolomite; carbonate mineral group

mica

sheet silicate

graphite

sheet Carbon

quartz

3D silicate

diamond

3D Carbon

quartz

most common mineral; most stable mineral

engineering geologist

professional with more training in geotechnical engineering & geo-environmental education

engineering geologist

typically does field work and geological modeling

PG

Engineering Geologist is eligible for PG/PE?

geological engineer

professional with background in civil, geotechnical and mineral/petroleum engineering

geological engineer

typically works in rock engineering, engineering geophysics or hydro-geology

PE

Geological Engineer is eligible for PG/PE?

geologist

little background in engineering applications, usually works as a scientist

PG

Geologist are eligible for PE/PG?