Private: NO SCHOOL SCIENCE PROJECT: West End

Pinhead, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is excited to offer a Smithsonian Science How? webcast with related follow-up activity at its upcoming No School Science Project at the Naturita Community Library, 1:00 PM, on Friday, April 17th.

Smithsonian Science How: Mineral Dependence – Gemstones to Cellphones

Featuring Geologist Michael Wise

Meet Michael Wise, geologist at the National Museum of Natural History. He studies unusual rocks called pegmatites, which he considers to be “Nature’s Giant Treasure Chests.” How would your life be different without these unique rocks? Pegmatites boast much larger mineral crystals than other rocks because of the special conditions under which they form. Take a closer look at garnets, tourmalines, and other minerals that come from pegmatites. Find out how you depend on pegmatites for everyday uses, such as operating your cellphone.

Friday, April 17
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Naturita Community Library

Please contact sarah@pinheadinstitute.org for more information.