Mineralogy and Crystallography Course
This course equips you with essential mineralogy and crystallography knowledge for practical geology. Delve into crystal structures, optical properties, XRD interpretation, and petrographic analysis to identify minerals reliably. Build skills to interpret metamorphic rocks and make informed field and laboratory decisions with confidence.

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. Follow clear workflows and decision trees for swift, accurate mineral identification from field to lab.
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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 verify mineral identities.
- Develop petrographic identification: interpret textures, cleavage, and interference colours assuredly.
- Apply spectroscopy techniques using IR, Raman, and EPMA-EDS for mineral structure confirmation.
- Design efficient metamorphic workflows for robust field-to-lab mineral identification routines.
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