Geo 221 (Mineralogy)

Crystallization in solutions and magma – crystal symmetry – crystal forms and habits – crystallographic systems – crystal lattices – chemical and physical properties of minerals – classification and nomenclature of minerals – origin and distribution of minerals - physics of light and its interaction with crystalline matter – the polarizing microscope – thin section preparation – refraction indices – optical indicatrix – optical sign determination – mineral identification – qualitative and quantitative analysis of minerals. (One day field trip)