Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy Lab Manual
This PDF lab manual covers the following topics related to Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy : Introduction to the Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy, Analytical Equipment for Identifying Minerals, Introduction to the Polarized Light Microscope , Polarization and Vibration Direction of Light, Properties of Minerals, Physical Properties of Minerals, Optical Properties of Minerals, Characterization of Minerals, Framework Silicates, Sheet Silicates, Chain Silicates, Orthosilicates, Non-Silicates, Special Projects, Build Your Own Spindle Stage and Use With EXACLIBR W, Mineral Collection.
Author(s): Brittani D. McNamee and Mickey E. Gunter, University of North Carolina, Asheville, University of Idaho, Moscow
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This note explains the following topics: Crystallography and Mineral Chemistry Calculations, Atomic Structures and Ionic Substitution, Mineral Classification and Related Concepts, Physical Properties, Non Silicates.
Author(s): Erwin J. Mantei
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Mineralogy Lecture Notes by Chris Koteas
The overarching goals of this note is to develop an understanding of the physical and chemical properties that make specific minerals similar and unique, identify minerals optically, learn the fundamental techniques of mineral analysis, and understand the relationship between minerals and broader geological processes.
Author(s): Chris Koteas
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Mineralogy Lecture Notes by Middle East Technical University
This lecture note covers the following topics: Origin of Elements and Composition-Structure of the Earth, Physical Properties of Minerals, Chemical Properties of Minerals, Chemistry and Structure of Minerals, Optical Properties of Minerals, Isotropic and Uniaxial Minerals, Biaxial Minerals and Descriptive Mineralogy.
Author(s): Middle East Technical University
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The principal objective of this note is to enable you to identify and interpret the most common rockforming and economic minerals in hand sample. Major topics covered includes: Symmetry, Crystal Morphology, Stereographic Projections, Twins, and X-ray, Crystal Chemistry, Coordination Polyhedra, Pauling's Rules and Defects, Silicate Structures, Optical Mineralogy.
Author(s): Whitman College
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Mineralogy Lecture Notes Online
This note describes the following topics: Crystallography, Optical Mineralogy, X-ray Diffraction, Crystal Chemistry, Sillicate Minerals, Silica Polymorphs, Feldspars, Micas, Calculating Mineral Formulas, Composition Axes, Triangular Graph Paper.
Author(s): Smith College Northampton, Massachusetts
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