PřF:G6661 Gems and their deposits - Course Information

G6661 Gems and their deposits

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

• Applied and environmental geology (programme PřF, B-AEG) (2)
• Applied and environmental geology (programme PřF, N-AEG) (2)
• Geoenvironmental risks and remediations (programme PřF, N-GRS) (2)
• Geochemistry and hydrogeology (programme PřF, D-GEOL_)
• Geochemistry and Hydrogeology (programme PřF, D-GEOLA_) (2)
• Geological Sciences (Eng.) (programme PřF, D-GE4) (2)
• Geological Sciences (programme PřF, D-GE4) (2)
• Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Dynamic geology, tectonics and physics of the Earth (programme PřF, D-GEOL_) (2)
• Geology combined with Archaeology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology combined with Archaeology (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Geology for Multi-Branches Study (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, B-GEO) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, N-GEO) (2)
• Geology with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GK)
• Geology with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-CH)
• Stratigraphic geology, paleontology and sedimentology (programme PřF, D-GEOL_) (2)
• Principles of geology (programme PřF, B-GEO) (2)
• Principles of geology (programme PřF, N-GEO) (2)
• Mineralogy, petrology and economic geology (programme PřF, D-GEOL_) (2)
• Mineralogy, petrology and economic geology (programme PřF, D-GEOLA_) (2)
• Administrative Geology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)

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

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