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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with minerals used as precious stones or as collection exhibits in mineralogical collections. Overview of the basics of mineralogy. Origin and occurrence of minerals, properties, deposits, mining and processing, method of processing, price. Determination methods and instrumentation. The use of stone in the art industry of various historical styles. The concept of mineralogical collections, the required nature of mineralogical collections, sold on the official and unofficial market, examples. Cognition, valuation, determination of raw and cut stones, practical use of instrumentation. Overview of important types of minerals, their varieties and varieties.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
- Class attendance
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 50 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 88 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with minerals used as precious stones or as collection exhibits in mineralogical collections. Overview of the basics of mineralogy. Origin and occurrence of minerals, properties, deposits, mining and processing, method of processing, price. Determination methods and instrumentation. The use of stone in the art industry of various historical styles. The concept of mineralogical collections, the required nature of mineralogical collections, sold on the official and unofficial market, examples. Cognition, valuation, determination of raw and cut stones, practical use of instrumentation. Overview of important types of minerals, their varieties and varieties.
Basic knowledge of mineralogy: origin and occurrence of minerals, their properties, typical deposits, methods of determination, use of stone. Required character of mineralogical collections, sold on the official and unofficial market, examples. Cognition, valuation, determination of raw and cut stones, practical use of instrumentation. Overview of important types of minerals, their varieties and varieties.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of geology and inorganic chemistry at the secondary school level.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
Basic knowledge of mineralogy. Origin and occurrence of minerals, properties, deposits, mining and processing, method of processing, price. Determination methods and instrumentation. The use of stone in the art industry of various historical styles. The concept of mineralogical collections, the required nature of mineralogical collections, sold on the official and unofficial market, examples. Cognition, valuation, determination of raw and cut stones, practical use of instrumentation. Overview of important types of minerals, their varieties and varieties.
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Recommended literature
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Bouška, J., Kouřimský, J. Drahé kameny kolem nás. Praha, 1972.
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Korbel, P., Novák, M.:. Kompletní encyklopedie minerálů. Dobřejovice Rebo Productions, 2004.
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Kouřimský, J. Určování drahých kamenů. Praha, 1986.
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