Gemology
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course offers a broad introduction on (i) the mineralogy and genesis of gem-quality minerals and (ii) the main physical and optical techniques used in the gems characterisation.
Expected learning outcomes
Participants will acquire skills on gems mineralogy and genesis and will be able to identify and characterise them by means of physical and optical techniques
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Online learning using the tool Microsoft Teams; the knowledge will be transferred by using asynchronous, self-paced digital materials, such as video clips recorded by the professor followed by online sessions where the teacher will verify the acquired competencies with online tests (using PollEveryWhere), will engage in discussion around the key concepts and will present real cases and examples.
Course syllabus
1) Introduction to Gemology; 2) Definition of the gem (natural gem, synthetic gem, imitation) and their fundamental properties; 3) Systematic gemology: the gems with the highest market value; 4) Mineralogical properties of gems; 5) Physical properties of gems (color; transparency; weight; optical properties); 6) Genesis and deposits of gems; 7) Analytical methodologies for gems characterization: conventional analytical techniques and synchrotron radiation; 8) Diamond and its classification; 9) from minerals to gems: quartz, corundum, beryl, tourmaline, garnets, and their gem varieties; 10) Gems as resources: economic value and their use in art.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of Chemistry and Mineralogy
Teaching methods
Lecturing; assignment of scientific real research studies where the students will be engaged in discussing the research problem; on line and off line tests to verify the acquired competences; n.1 seminar offered by a professional organization; visiting to a gemmological laboratory
Teaching Resources
Lecture notes on Ariel
Book: Peter G. Read, Gemmology, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005, 324 pp (ISBN 978-0719803611)
Book: Peter G. Read, Gemmology, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005, 324 pp (ISBN 978-0719803611)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral examination will be considered and the examiner will pose questions to the students in spoken form and the students will have to answer the question in such a way as to demonstrate their appropriate knowledge as well as their synthesis, clarity, land language skills will be highly appreciated.
Oral test: n. 1
Evaluation: the oral test score (from 18/30 to 30/30 cum laude) will be published through SIFA
Oral test: n. 1
Evaluation: the oral test score (from 18/30 to 30/30 cum laude) will be published through SIFA
GEO/06 - MINERALOGY
GEO/09 - MINING RESOURCES, MINERALOGIC AND PETROGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
GEO/09 - MINING RESOURCES, MINERALOGIC AND PETROGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Lotti Paolo, Marinoni Nicoletta
Professor(s)
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