EGGS 125 - Geology of Gemstones

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Environ, Geog, & Geol Sciences

Description:

Introduces the composition, origin, occurrence, properties, and identification of gemstones. The course illustrates how internal Earth processes produce various minerals commonly used as gemstones and how surficial Earth processes act to release and concentrate gemstones into economically viable deposits. Students will learn the geologic setting of gemstones, common principles of mineralogy, crystallography, and gemology. Course topics will emphasize the rarity of gemstone deposits as it applies to geologic conditions necessary for their formation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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