GEL3050

Mineralogy / Optical Mineralogy

Complete the Mineral ID Labs in conjunction with the detailed procedural descriptions found in the

Manual of Rapid Mineral Identification - Volume I:

Mineral ID Tests and Determinations

MINERAL ID LAB: Specific Gravity

LABS

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Labs have DEADLINES! Consult the class schedule and/or CANVAS course page!


Labs have NO repeats! First grade counts!


Labs are NOT group work and must be completed individually!


MINERAL IDENTIFICATION LABS

MINERAL ID LAB: HM, Color, Luster, Streak

MINERAL ID LAB: Mag, Rad, Organo, UV

MINERAL ID LAB: Simple Chemistry & Flame

MINERAL ID LAB: Optical Mineral ID

MINERAL ID LAB: Wet Geochemical Analysis

MINERAL ID LAB: Dry XRF & XRD Analysis

See grading rubric(s) and deadlines on the course CANVAS page!

ANCILLARY MINERAL LAB: Thin Section