1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Practicum	45

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Polarizing microscope. Rock forming minerals in igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Mineral, structure and texture identification, mineral relations and reactions. Rock classifications, IUGS classification system and recommendations. Acid plutonic, volcanic and vein rocks. Intermediate plutonic and volcanic rocks. Basic plutonic, volcanic and vein rocks. Ultramafic magmatic rocks. Pyroclastic rocks and volcanic glass. Diagenesis vs. metamorphism. Sedimentary protoliths. Very low grade metamorphism (VLGM). Low grade metamorphism (LG). Medium grade metamorphism (MG). High grade metamorphism (HG). Anatexis. Ultrametamorphism. Metamorphic rocks without preferred orientations (granofels, hornfels, marble, quartzite). Equilibrium mineral assemblages, mineral reactions, graphical presentation, approx. determination of metamorphic conditions. Specific textures and microstructures in sedimentary rocks.

Enrollment :
Passed : Igneous and metamorphic petrology
Passed : Mineral optics
Passed : Sedimentary petrology

Izborni kolegiji - Regular study - Geology