G6661 Gems and their deposits

Faculty of Science
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D.
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
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:50 G1,01004
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of earth sciences and anorganic chemistry (grammar school level).
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
there are 53 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Aim of the course is understanding of gem properties and origin, and ability to use the knowledge of gems in everyday life.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will:
  • • understand the main gemstones and their properties;
  • • understand and explain basics of gemstone mining, processing, and economics;
  • • know the types of gem deposits and broader social-economic-environmental implications related to their mining;
  • • will be able to assess information available to customers on gemstone market.
    • Syllabus
    • History of gemstones, famous jewels, gemstone market.
    • Introduction to mineralogy of gemstones, basic terms.
    • Gemstone deposits and their exploration.
    • The nature of color and light.
    • Diamonds and colored gems (corundum, beryl, tourmaline, topaz, spodumene, jade, garnet, olivine, tektites, and others)
    • Mining of gems and its implications.
    Literature
      recommended literature
    • Geology of Gem deposits. Edited by Lee Andrew Groat. Second edition. Québec: Mineralogical Association of Canada, 2014, xiv, 405. ISBN 9780921294542. info
    Teaching methods
    Lectures for 5 or more students. Online lectures (is.muni.cz) possible for less than 5 enrolled students.

  • In case of sufficient enrollment to the course, teaching day and time will be adjusted based on needs of students enrolled to the course, after the first class

    • Assessment methods
    Written final test; to pass the exam, at least 50% of points is required.
    Language of instruction
    English
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    Study Materials
    The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
    The course is taught each semester.
    Teacher's information
    www.gemdat.org www.mindat.org
    The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
    • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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