phy3mp mineral physics
MINERAL PHYSICS
PHY3MP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit presents the basic principles by which the physical properties of minerals are described and quantified. Topics to be covered include: crystal structures; bonding in solids; electrical, magnetic and optical properties; experimental techniques. The practical component of the subject will provide students with hands-on experience with the following experimental methods: polarizing light microscopy, x-ray diffraction (XRD), electron diffraction (ED), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS).
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatherine Legge
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHY2SCA or CHE2AQC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Basic Solid State Chemistry | Recommended | A. West | WILEY, 2005 |
Readings | Introduction to Mineralogy | Recommended | W.D. Nesse | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2000 |
Readings | Minerals, Their Constitution and Origin | Recommended | H. Wenk & A. Bulakh | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2004 |
Readings | Solid State Chemistry | Recommended | L. Smart, E. Moore | TAYLOR AND FRANCIS, 2005 |
Readings | Solid State Physics | Recommended | C. Kittel | WILEY, 2004 |
Readings | The Manual of Mineral Science | Recommended | C. Klein | WILEY, 2002 |
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