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C. Robert Reszka, Jr.

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer any general geology question (rocks, minerals, stratigraphy, geomorphology etc.). My expertise is in the geology of the Michigan Basin, PreCambrian, Paleozoic and Recent. I can answer questions concerning mining and petroleum exploration and production and the laws concerning those activities. I can also answer questions concerning stratigraphy of the Michigan Basin. I will also answer questions about mineral and rock collecting in the Basin. I won`t be able to answer many specific questions on hydrology, geophysics or geochemistry. I may be able to answer very general questions in those venues.

Experience in the area

I have been working for the State of Michigan for 24 years as a Geologist and a Resource Analyst. I have experience with Subsurface Geology and Petroleum Geology, mining in Michigan, and Sand Dune Mining and Protection issues.

Organizations

Michigan Basin Geological Society

Publications

Decade of North American Geology.
Bedrock Geology of Michigan

Education/Credentials

BS Wayne State University

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Bill	05/23/12	9	9	10
Tine	03/15/12	10	10	10	Very prompt and informative. Thank you
Mari Lynn Uliase	03/03/12	10	10	10	Bob was very helpful, he included numerous .....
Jeff	02/16/12	10	10	10	Awesome job with only a photograph and .....
Geo	12/04/11	10	10	10	Thank you! the first spot on and .....

Recent Answers from C. Robert Reszka, Jr.

2012-05-22 Rock ID:

Hi Bill, I don't think they are fossils. They do look like quartzite. I think the structures you see are ripple marks or cross bedding created as the beds of sandstone were laid down. Water or wind

2012-05-21 Mineral identification:

Hi Sarah, Very interesting. I've seen many rocks that did not look natural at all. A person could swear that they had been altered by someone, but they were not. So I approach all rocks like yours

2012-04-16 Identifying this rock?:

Hi Maria, You've got a mineral called Chalcopyrite. It's copper/iron sulfide with the formula, CuFeS2. It's the predominant ore for copper but it can contain strategic elements such as selenium, and

2012-04-12 rock identification:

Hi Patricia, Sorry, but the picture is really too small for me to make out any detail. When I try to enlarge it, it pixilates out of focus. I can see green portions but I can't be sure. You mentioned

2012-04-09 Rock Found on Beach:

Hi Bianca, The image is a little blurry but I think I can identify your rock. It appears black and very fine grained, except for the shiny flecks. Most black, fine-grained rocks are defined as "basalt"

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