Mineralogy and Crystallography Course
This course equips you with essential mineralogy and crystallography knowledge for geology fieldwork and labs. Master crystal structures, optical properties, XRD analysis, petrographic microscopy, and spectroscopy to confidently identify minerals, interpret metamorphic rocks, and make precise decisions in real-world scenarios. Develop efficient workflows from field collection to lab confirmation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to identify minerals using crystal structure methods. Understand how symmetry affects habit, cleavage, hardness, density, and optics. Apply XRD, microscopy, and spectroscopy to analyse real samples with clear steps and best practices for quick, reliable identification.
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Develop skills
- Master crystal optics by linking symmetry to colour, birefringence, and extinction quickly.
- Perform practical XRD analysis: index peaks, refine unit cells, and verify mineral identities.
- Build petrographic identification skills: interpret texture, cleavage, and interference colours confidently.
- Apply spectroscopy techniques using IR, Raman, and EPMA-EDS to confirm mineral structures.
- Design effective metamorphic workflows for robust field-to-lab mineral identification routines.
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