Mineralogy and Crystallography Course
This course equips geologists with essential mineralogy and crystallography knowledge. Delve into crystal structures, optical properties, X-ray diffraction, and petrographic microscopy to identify minerals reliably. Develop workflows for field-to-lab analysis, interpret metamorphic rocks, and make informed decisions in geological fieldwork and laboratory settings.

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 techniques to analyse real samples effectively with structured workflows and decision tools for swift, 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 diffraction peaks, refine unit cells, and verify mineral identities.
- Develop petrographic identification skills: interpret textures, cleavage, and interference colours confidently.
- Apply spectroscopy techniques using IR, Raman, and EPMA-EDS to confirm mineral compositions.
- Design efficient metamorphic mineral identification workflows from field collection to lab verification.
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