How to Know the Minerals: Crystallization and Identification

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-07:00

120 Hickory St # A, Missoula, MT 59801, USA | Missoula

Montana Natural History Center
Publisher/HostMontana Natural History Center
How to Know the Minerals: Crystallization and Identification
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Date: Wednesday, January 21st
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Montana Natural History Center
Cost: $20 for MNHC members, $25 for non-members
This is part 1 of a 2-part course. Sign up for one or both!
Have you ever held a crystal in your hand and wondered how it formed?
Quartz, jasper, agate and chalcedony are all formed from the same elements, silicon and oxygen, yet they display wonderful variation in form and color. The science behind crystal formation and the chemical composition of minerals is a fascinating exploration of our earth’s treasures. Join geologist Bruce Baty and his extensive collection of mineral specimens to learn how to identify minerals and to find out how and why crystals form.
Instructor: Bruce Baty graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1967 with a major in geology. In September of 1967 he enrolled in a master’s graduate program in geology at the University of Montana. While there, he taught some undergraduate geology lab courses and enjoyed the challenge of designing course work, tests, and working with students. As a result of those experiences, Bruce graduated with a master’s degree in geology with a teaching endorsement in earth science. He taught geology and earth science at Hellgate High School for the next thirty years, retiring from teaching in 2001.
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