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    US Department of the Interior
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    What’s the difference between a rock and a mineral? 🪨 We’ve all picked up an interesting rock at some point, but what looks like a single rock may be made up of several different minerals. Think of minerals as the pieces, and rocks as the puzzle they make. A mineral is a
    Tall basalt columns form a vertical cliff face with scattered rocks and pine trees above under a clear blue sky.
    Deep blue azurite mineral cluster with shiny black crystal formations and patches of green malachite on a dark background.
    Close-up of iridescent crystals with vibrant rainbow hues and intricate geometric formations.
    Close-up of a raw flourite crystal embedded in a beige rocky matrix with dark mauve and rust hues.
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    US Department of the Interior
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    Aug 13
    The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative is a partnership between Geoscience Australia, the Geological Survey of Canada, and the USGS.
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    Geoscience Australia
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    Aug 12
    New global mineral chemistry data is available through the Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative. Around 13,000 new data points will help researchers, governments and industry better understand critical mineral occurrence and future supply. Explore now 👉 bit.ly/4wr3NIT
    🗺️ The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative Portal, displaying samples from Critical Minerals in Ores – Mineral Chemistry data symbolised by sample location.
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    US Department of the Interior
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    Aug 11
    Some maps help you find your way. Others help you see the world differently. 🗺️🎨 Our 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) captures the shape of the land through high-resolution elevation data. Through our 3DEP as Art series, we transform these scientific datasets into visual
    Colorful elevation map of Arkansas showing varied elevation with green lowlands and red-purple highlands. Text reads: Where Art Meets Elevation.
    Colorful elevation map of Ohio showing river networks and elevation changes with green valleys and purple to red highlands.
    3D elevation map of the conterminous United States showing varied terrain from mountains to plains in vibrant colors.
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    USGS
    US Department of the Interior
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    Aug 3
    We’re here to make educators’ lives a little easier (and tastier). 🧁 As teachers head back to the classroom, the USGS has free resources for every grade level to help bring the earth sciences to life. From lesson plans, activities, and maps for elementary and high school
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    USGS
    US Department of the Interior
    @USGS
    Jul 23
    A new USGS report finds that federally managed public lands contain 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of available coal resources—enough to supply the nation's coal needs for at least 600 years
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