Crystallization, crystal symmetry, crystal systems, forms, habits,
elements of crystal chemistry, Bravais Lattice.
physical properties of minerals, chemical properties of mineral crystals
(Isomorphism, Polymorphism. psedomorphism), ionic substitution, solid solution,
descriptive mineralogy, native minerals, Sulfides, Oxides……, and Silicates.
Studying physical properties, occurrence, and uses of important economic and
rock-forming minerals. Studying Igneous rocks, origin, composition, texture,
and classification. Studying Metamorphic rocks, origin of contact and regional
metamorphism, properties and classification. Studying Sedimentary rocks, origin
of detrital and chemical sedimentary rocks, composition, texture, and
classification. Lab: Crystal models to identify symmetry and form.
Identification and description of the important of some portant economic and
rock forming minerals and their thin sections. Hand specimens of ore and
rock-forming minerals to identify minerals using physical Properties. Field
trips to recognize some rock-forming minerals
