Advanced mineralogy 1300-WMNZAP

Raw data from electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) processing. Mineralogical databases. Following mineral groups will be discussed, including their structures, variation of chemical composition and some petrogenetic features:
• olivine group minerals;
• plagioclase series;
• garnets;
• pyroxenes;
• amphiboles

In mentioned mineral groups the following issues will be emphasized as well:
• recalculation of chemical analysis in to crystallochemical formula;
• isomorphic substitutions. End-members calculation;
• graphical presentation of chemical composition variations.

Additionally, based on examples of the following groups of minerals, specific methods of crystallochemical formula recalculations will be discussed:
• spinels;
• micas;
• apatite group minerals
• epidote group minerals

Course coordinators

Piotr Jeske
Robert Murawski

Type of course

elective courses

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of basic level of mineralogy, crystallography and petrology. Practical skills in MS Excels on intermediate level. Familiarity with logical functions is welcome.

Learning outcomes

Based on chemical analysis of mineral student will have been able to:
• properly classify main rock-forming as well some accessory minerals;
• recalculate chemical analysis in to crystallochemical formulas;
• properly graphically illustrate chemical composition variability;
• draw and discuss petrogenetic conclusions in some rock-forming minerals.

Assessment criteria

The following will count for the final grade: (I) end-term test, (II) project, (III) continuous assessment during the classes.

Practical placement

None required.