The objectives are not necessarily complete, and may be altered during the course.

Overall Goals of the Course:

1. Introduce crystallography, crystal chemistry, and systematic mineralogy.
2. Introduce analytical methods used in moderm mineralogy (esp., polarizing microscope and XRD).
3. Learn how minerals are classified and named.
4. Identify minerals in hand specimen and thin section and with the aid of various analytical techniques.
5. Appreciate the influence of crystal chemistry on mineral assemblages and mineral weathering.
6. Develop the ability to research and learn mineralogical topics individually and in groups.

Specific learning objectives

• Mineral Formulas & Identification
• Lab Objectives
• Objectives 1 - Intro
• Objectives 2 - Atoms, Ions, Bonds
• Objectives 3 - Coordination, Sites
• Objectives 4 - Solid Solution
• Objectives 5 - Chemographics
• Objectives 6 - Petrography
• Objectives 7 - Symmetry
• Objectives 8 - Crystal Systems
• Objectives 9 - Crystal Forms
• Objectives 10 - Miller Indices
• Objectives 11 - Crystal Growth
• Objectives 12 - Color & Magnetism
• Objectives 13 - Framework Silicates
• Objectives 14 - Sheet Silicates
• Objectives 15 - Chain Silicates
• Objectives 16 - Ring Silicates
• Objectives 17 - Paired Silicates
• Objectives 18 - Island Silicates
• Objectives 19 - Carbonates
• Objectives 20 - Halides
• Objectives 21 - Sulfates & Phosphates
• Objectives 22 - Oxides
• Objectives 23 - Sulfides
• Objectives 24 - Natives
• Objectives 25 - Mineral Analysis

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David M. Hirsch
Modified on Thu, Jun 09, 2005 at 11:01 AM