Mineralogy and Crystallography Course
This course equips geologists with essential mineralogy and crystallography knowledge. Learn to interpret crystal structures, optical properties, XRD patterns, and microscopic features to identify minerals reliably, analyse metamorphic rocks, and make informed field and lab decisions confidently.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in mineral identification through crystal structure analysis. Master how symmetry influences habit, cleavage, hardness, density, and optics. Apply XRD, microscopy, and spectroscopy to analyse real samples with clear workflows and decision trees for fast, accurate results.
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Develop skills
- Master crystal optics by connecting symmetry to colour, birefringence, and extinction swiftly.
- Perform practical XRD analysis: index peaks, refine unit cells, and verify mineral identities.
- Develop petrographic skills to interpret texture, cleavage, and interference colours accurately.
- Apply spectroscopy techniques like IR, Raman, and EPMA-EDS to confirm mineral compositions.
- Design efficient workflows for mineral identification from field collection to lab verification.
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