Gemology
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course offers a broad introduction on (i) the mineralogy and genesis of gem-quality minerals and (ii) the main physical and optical techniques used in the gems characterisation.
Expected learning outcomes
Participants will acquire skills on gems mineralogy and genesis and will be able to identify and characterise them by means of physical and optical techniques
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
ntroduction to Gemology; Definition of gem; Systematic gemology; Mineralogical properties of gems; Physical properties of gems (color; transparency; weight; optical properties); Genesis and deposits of gems; Analytical methodologies for gems characterization; Gems as resources: economic value and their use in art.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of Chemistry and Mineralogy
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures, oral examination;
Teaching Resources
Lecture notes on Ariel
Gemmology, Peter G. Read
Gemmology, Peter G. Read
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination
GEO/06 - MINERALOGY
GEO/09 - MINING RESOURCES, MINERALOGIC AND PETROGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
GEO/09 - MINING RESOURCES, MINERALOGIC AND PETROGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Lotti Paolo, Marinoni Nicoletta
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
send an e-mail for appointments
Via Botticelli 23 or videocall on MS Teams