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Crystals and Minerals
Kristalle und Mineralien
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:25
Abstract
To understand, qualitatively and semi-quantitatively, crystal and mineral formation, the interdependence between crystals structure, chemical composition and physical properties. This dependence is especially the case for the structural dependence of optical anisotropy and the elastic properties of the minerals as well as for the growth of crystals and their defect structures.
Objective
Qualitatives und teilweise quantitatives Verständnis für den Aufbau von Kristallen und Mineralien, für die Zusammenhänge zwischen chemischer Zusammensetzung, Kristallstruktur und physikalischen Eigenschaften, für das Wachstum von Kristallen sowie wichtiger identifikationsrelevanter makroskopischer Eigenschaften; selbständige Identifikation der rund 70 wichtigsten Mineralarten.
Content
o What are crystals - crystallography? General introduction. o Point groups and space groups. o Structures, chemical bonds, simple structure types. o Basics of crystal chemistry. o Structure types. o High-p/T crystallography. o Crystal structures vs, properties, physics. o Crystal structure simulations. o Einführung in die Mineralogie und Mineralsystematik. o Praktikum in Mineralbestimmen aufgrund makroskopischer Eigenschaften.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Beilagen
Literature
1. An Introduction to Mineral Sciences. (1992). Andrew Putnis. 2. Minerals. (2004). Hans-Rudolf Wenk, Andrei Bulakh
General Information
- Language
- English (lecture), German (exercise)
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Kristalle und Mineralien |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise | Kristalle und Mineralien |
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1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Earth Sciences Bachelor (Information about the Bachelor-studies: )
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General Courses in Earth Sciences (The general courses in Earth Sciences are offered in the 3rd and 4th semester. Out of 40 offered credits, 35 credits have to be acquired.)
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