SIO 120. Mineralogy (4 units)
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Description
Application of mineralogical and X-ray crystallographic techniques in earth sciences. Topics include symmetry, crystal structure, chemical, and physical properties of minerals with special emphasis on the common rock-forming minerals. Laboratory component includes polarizing microscope and X-ray powder diffraction methods. Prerequisites: SIO 50, or consent of instructor.
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Successor courses
SIO 120 is a prerequisite of the following 2 courses: