Mineralogy and Crystallography Course
This course builds strong mineralogy and crystallography skills for practical geology work. You will interpret crystal structures, optical properties, XRD patterns, and microscope observations to identify minerals accurately, understand metamorphic rocks, and make sound decisions in the field 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 to analyse real samples effectively. Follow clear steps and decision tools for swift field-to-lab mineral identification.
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Develop skills
- Master crystal optics by connecting symmetry to colour, birefringence, and extinction quickly.
- Use XRD practically: index peaks, refine unit cells, and verify mineral identities.
- Develop petrographic skills to interpret texture, cleavage, and interference colours confidently.
- Apply spectroscopy techniques like IR, Raman, and EPMA-EDS for mineral structure confirmation.
- Design efficient workflows for mineral identification from field collection to lab analysis.
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