Mineralogy

Undergraduate

Crystal symmetry and structure. Mineral chemistry, physical properties, associations, and uses. Identification of common minerals in hand sample. X-ray diffraction, transmitted light optical theory, and introduction to the petrographic microscope. (3h lab). Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1013 with a minimum grade of C- (corequisite with Departmental permission). Corequisite(s): CHEM 1013.