Course synopsis
To prepare student with a broad and fundamental knowledge of minerals, which is a major constituent of earth material (rock and ore), and formed in various geological environments. Emphasis is given in understanding of mineral definition and characteristics in terms of formation phenomenon, crystallography, mineral chemistry, physical properties, classification system and groups, including mineral identification and analysis techniques.
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Lecture Notes EBS 209
Reading Materials
Question bank from Elearn
Course Outcomes
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To recall fundamental concept of mineral definition and nomenclature
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To describe processes of minerals formation, hence to identify and classify minerals into different crystallographic system and classes
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To identify and relate minerals to its various specified physical and chemistry characteristics, chemical composition, formula calculation, phase diagrams and mineral stability
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To identify different classes of characterisation techniques/ instrumentation available for mineral identification. |
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