GSCI 210 - Mineralogy

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2

A systematic study of rock-forming minerals with emphasis on their crystallography, optical nature, descriptive mineralogy, crystal chemistry, phase relationships and associations. Lectures emphasize theoretical aspects of mineral studies, while the laboratory portion provides opportunities to hone descriptive skills essential for the identification of minerals both in hand sample and with optical microscopy.

Prerequisite(s): GSCI 160 and GSCI 161
Offered: Fall Semester