GEO 585  Mineralogy for Science Teachers: 1 Credits (1 Other)

(Su) This course covers chemical concepts used in mineralogy, including a) crystallography and crystal chemistry; b) physical properties of minerals; c) anion classification and naming of minerals; d) gemstones versus everyday minerals; e) identification of minerals; g) techniques of mineral analysis.

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1. Analyze the broader importance of minerals to society, both historically and in the present day.
2. Illustrate and diagram the basic concepts of mineral chemistry (structure of atoms, elements, ions and ionic sizes, atomic bonding, anion groups, silica-oxygen tetrahedra linking, isotopes, etc.).
3. Examine and identify 10 common, rock-forming minerals based on physical properties such as color, streak, luster, hardness, crystal habit, fracture and cleavage, reaction to acid, etc.
4. Identify the common copper ore minerals of the Butte Mining District.
5. Create a report on either their birth mineral or state mineral from home.