Mineralogy and Crystallography Course
This course builds expertise in mineralogy and crystallography for geology applications. Learners will interpret crystal structures, optical properties, XRD patterns, and microscopic features to identify minerals reliably, analyse metamorphic rocks, and make precise field and lab decisions with confidence.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in mineral identification through crystal structure analysis in this course. Understand how symmetry influences habit, cleavage, hardness, density, and optics. Master techniques like XRD, petrographic microscopy, and spectroscopy for accurate mineral ID from field samples using clear workflows and decision trees.
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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 validate mineral identities.
- Develop petrographic identification: interpret textures, cleavage, and interference colours assuredly.
- Apply spectroscopy techniques: utilise IR, Raman, and EPMA-EDS for mineral structure confirmation.
- Design efficient metamorphic workflows: create streamlined field-to-lab mineral identification processes.
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