7287 Minerology - Petrology

Basic concepts of mineralogy. Chemistry of the elements. Bonding and packing in minerals. Physical properties of minerals. Mineral identification. Systematic mineralogy. Nomenclature and classification, with emphasis on sheetsilicates (clay minerals) and tectosilicates. Basic concepts of crystallography. Crystal structures. Crystal chemistry. Diffraction (Χ-Ray Diffraction, X-Ray Fluorescence). Optical Microscopy. Introduction on the formation of the Earth in our Solar System. Origin, evolution, classification of Earth Materials. Plate tectonic setting and mode of occurrence of igneous rocks. Sedimentary rock classification, formation, transport, lithification. Metamorphic rocks and metamorphic grade and facies, geothermometers and geobarometers, plate tectonic significance. Petrography, mineralogy, and geochemistry of rocks. Microscopic and macroscopic textural descriptions and identification of rocks. Petrology for engineers.
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student: • Has understood basic concepts of mineralogy and the role of mineralogy as a tool for the mining and metallurgical engineer. • Recognizes minerals based on their physical properties. • Knows basic applications of minerals. • Has understood basic concepts of crystallography. • Recognizes mineral crystallization systems and main crystallographic elements. • Has understood the operating principles of various analytical methods based on crystallographic and crystal-chemical characteristics of minerals [e.g., optical microscopy, X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF)].