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GEOS846: Mineralogy and Microscopy |
The unit covers use of the petrographic microscope in the optical study of common mineral groups. Review of chemical variation in the rock-forming minerals; petrological interpretation of the microstructures (textures) of important igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks leading to an understanding of the processes controlling the development of these microstructures in magmatic, solid state, subaerial and depositional environments.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
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X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year
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| Staff Contact: |
Dr Nathan Daczko |
| Prerequisites: |
GEOS821 (or equivalent)
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| NCCWs: | GEOS230, GEOS254, GEOS255
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
ELS - Division of Environmental and Life Sciences |
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