G7841 Mineralogy of granitic pegmatites

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Milan Novák, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Milan Novák, CSc.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
! G7840 Mineral. of granit. pegmatites && ( (!(PROGRAM(B-GE)||PROGRAM(N-GE)||PROGRAM(D-GE4)||PROGRAM(D-GE)||PROGRAM(C-CV))) || (NOW( G0101 Occupational healt and safety )&&NOW( C7777 Handling chemical substances )))
Basic knowledges of mineralogy and geology.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course focuses on the explaination of the composition and genesis of different kinds of granite pegmatites.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to: understand and be able to explain what granitic pegmatites are about.
Syllabus
  • Classification of granitic pegmatites
  • Shape and size of pegmatite bodies, internal structure, pegmatite structures
  • Pegmatite provinces, belts, fields, regions and districts
  • Feldspars and micas
  • Tourmalines, beryl, aluminous silicates and Li alumosilicates
  • Primary phoshates and oxides
  • Experimental studies, PT conditions of pegmatite formation
  • Relations between pegmatites and their fertile granites
  • Relations between pegmatites and their host rocks
  • Classification of granitických pegmatites in the Bohemian Massif, their significance regional for regional geology
  • Pegmatite fields in North America - California and Arizona
  • Pegmatite fields in North America - South Dakota, Virginia
  • Pegmatite fields in North America - Manitoba, Ontario
Literature
  • D. London 2008: Pegmatites. The Canadian Mineralogist, Special Publication 10
Teaching methods
lecture
Assessment methods
class discussion
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřen v podzimním semestru 2021/2022.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015.
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