Study program:
Geology (I semester -PhD) |
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Name of subject: Mineralogy of Nonsilicates |
Instructors:
Prof. Aleksandar Pačevski |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 10 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Improvement and expansion of knowledge from research activities, based on application of non-standard methods of testing and application of new measurement techniques |
Learning Outcomes:
Getting knowledge from research activity and mastering of non-standard methods of testing mining minerals |
Content:
Theory teaching
Selection and preparation of samples for optics and testing by other methods (testing of inclusions). Multispectral study of the microscopic image of ore minerals in optical mineralogy. Morphology of crystals and mutual relations at the grain boundaries of various minerals. Replacements. Exsolutions. Twinning. Occurrence of colomorphic structures and growth zones. Study of fluid inclusions. The conditions of ore formation and the application of equilibrium phases. Mineral parageneses associated with magmatic rocks and vein deposits. Mineral parageneses associated with sedimentary, volcanic and metamorphic rocks and meteorites. Application of mineralogy of ore minerals in mineral technology. Practical teaching
Laboratory exercises are performed according to the teaching units shown |
Suggested Reading List:
- Craig, J.R., Vaughan, D.J. – Ore microscopy and ore petrography – John Wiley and Sons, Inc, New York, 1981
- Pirard, E. 2004. Multispectral imaging of ore minerals in optical mineralogy – Mineral. Mag., v. 68(2), : 323-333
- S. S. Augustithis. 1995. Atlas of the Textural Patterns of Ore Minerals and Metallogenic Processes. New York: de Gruyter, 659pp
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Conduct of the Course:
Classic, with video support and demonstration of characteristic phenomena and relationships of ore minerals. Creating one seminar work and presentations |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
| 5 |
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0 |
0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Written exam | 30 | | Oral Exam | 40 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Seminars | 30 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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