Mineralogy and Crystallography Course
This course builds expertise in mineralogy and crystallography for practical geology work. Learners master crystal structures, optical properties, XRD analysis, and microscopy to identify minerals accurately, interpret metamorphic rocks, and make sound field and lab decisions with confidence.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
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.
- Use XRD practically: index peaks, refine cells, and verify mineral identities.
- Develop petrographic skills to interpret texture, cleavage, and interference colours confidently.
- Apply spectroscopy with IR, Raman, and EPMA-EDS to confirm mineral structures.
- Design efficient workflows for field-to-lab mineral identification in metamorphic studies.
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