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Microscopic studies of rocks

ВК 2.1.11

Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП

First

2023/2024

5 Semester

6

Know: Methods of selecting and preparing samples for making micrographs; theory of polarized light and crystal-optical phenomena in the study of transparent minerals; main crystal-optical constants of common minerals; design, preparation and operation of a polarizing microscope. Be able to: Determine the main diagnostic properties of minerals in polarized light; use and adjust a po-larizing microscope; perform petrographic studies of rock types.

Successful completion of the course “Fundamentals of Mineralogy and Crystallography”, “Fundamentals of Petrology”; ability for analysis and logical thinking.

The methodology and technical means of microscopic study of rocks and their minerals in polarized light are considered. The use of polarized light (petrographic studies) remains the main and most common method of accurate diagnosis of rocks of various genesis and their rock-forming minerals. The educational discipline is designed in such a way as to cover both theoretical issues of crystal optics and to acquire initial practical skills for petrographic studies and measurement of crystal optical constants of the studied minerals.

1. Microscopic studies of rocks: a textbook / G. G. Pavlov, O. O. Pavlova, O. V. Bilan. K.: "Kyiv Univer-sity", 2014. 224 p. 2. Molyavko V. G., Pavlov G. G. Methodological recommendations for laboratory practice "Optical properties of rock-forming minerals" for students of the Faculty of Geography. K, 1993.. 48 p. 3. Atlas of Igneous Rocks and Their Textures. Mackenzie W.S., Donaldson C.H., Guilford C. Longman. 1982. 4. Atlas of Metamorphic Rocks and Their Textures. Yardley W.B.D., Mackenzie W.S., Guilford C. Longman. 1990. 5. Igneous rocks. A classification and glossary terms. Cambridge University Press. 2002. 6. Metamorphic rocks. A classification and glossary of terms. Cambridge University Press. 2007. 7. Nesse W.D. Introduction to Optical Mineralogy. Oxford University Press. 1991. – 348 p.

lectures, laboratory classes, independent work of students.

Control is carried out according to the modular rating system and involves: performing 8 laboratory works (where students must demonstrate the quality of the acquired knowledge and solve the assigned tasks using the methods and means outlined by the teacher) and conducting 2 written modular control works. The final assessment is carried out in the form of a written-oral exam.

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