EARTHSCI 2206A/B

MINERAL SYSTEMS, CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND OPTICS

0.50 credits

Introduction to mineral chemistry, crystal symmetry and mineral paragenesis, with emphasis on rock-forming minerals and ore minerals. Identification of minerals and mineral properties in hand specimen and thin section.

Prerequisites & course information

Pre-or Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 1022A/B or Earth Sciences 2200A/B or permission of the Department. Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours. Course Weight: 0.50

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026-2027