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Gemmologia

A.Y. 2026/2027
6
Max ECTS
48
Overall hours
SSD
GEOS-01/A GEOS-01/D
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge (i) about the mineralogy and genesis of the main minerals used as gemstones; (ii) about the operating principles of the physical and optical techniques used for gemstone identification.
Expected learning outcomes
Ability to identify and characterize the main types of gem-quality minerals through physical and optical investigation techniques.

Lesson period: Second semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [FBM-68](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20270000fbm-68)
GEOS-01/A - Mineralogy - University credits: 3
GEOS-01/D - Mining Georesources, Mineralogical and Petrographical Applications for the Environment and Cultural Heritage - University credits: 3
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors: Lotti Paolo, Marinoni Nicoletta
Educational website(s)
Gemmologia (a.a. 2026/27)
Professor(s)
Lotti Paolo
Reception:
send an e-mail for appointments
Via Botticelli 23 or videocall on MS Teams