GEO 2163 Introduction to Mineralogy

3 units
Geology
Faculty of Science
Fundamental concepts of mineralogy. Systematic examination of crystal structure, physical and chemical properties of minerals, uses, and occurrence of the principal minerals in nature. Introduction to principal analytical methods available for the identification and study of minerals and rocks. Propagation of light in crystalline media and the use of the polarizing microscope is highlighted, and the applications of other microscopy and spectrometry analyses are discussed.

Components:

Laboratory
Theory and Laboratory

Requirements:

Prerequisites: GEO 1115 , CHM 1311 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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