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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	T	P	Comments
Maureen	11/07/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks Bob! I am very happy it .....
Steve	10/27/09	10	10	10	10	Many thanks. Very helpful. Steve
E	10/07/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks Bob, The thought of pumice or .....
carol	10/01/09	10	10	10	10	many thanks Bob, for such an interesting .....
Yousaph	09/17/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from C. Robert Reszka, Jr.

2009-11-04 Identify rock:

Hi Maureen, This is an easy one. Yes it is selenite. It looks like a piece of a selenite rose, perhaps from Mexico. That's a collection of selemite crystale. Here's a pretty good picture of a selenite

2009-10-31 Rock or Meteorite:

Hi Jacob, In order to get an idea of what you have I am going to need a picture. There are too many rocks that could fit your description. If you do send me a picture, with another question, make sure

2009-10-29 diamond.:

Hi Sartaj, Good question. So far the only substance that we have that will cut a diamond is another diamond. They use diamond dust or grains to polish the surfaces after the diamond has been cleaved

2009-10-26 strange rock:

Hi David, I'm really going to need to see a picture to get a better idea of what you have. Not too many rocks are magnetic and none I can think of have a web of green lines over it. Without seeing it

2009-10-25 Where does "new water" come from:

Hi Steve, Interesting question. All the water, or most of it, that is on the Earth today was here since the Earth cooled, around 4 billion years or so. When Earth was forming it was a molten mass but

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