Discover The Wonders of Our Earth and the forces and life forms that shape our world with the Physical Geography Series. This program Examines the characteristics of common rocks and minerals and teaches identification procedures. You'll learn about the physical properties of minerals including hardness, luster and color as well as the chemical compositions of important rock-forming minerals. Subjects covered include:How minerals and rocks effect the shape of the earth's surface, Physical characteristics of minerals, How minerals are classified and how they are formed, Exploring for minerals, The use and conservation of minerals in our society, The main classification of rocks including sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks.