Mineralogy

Mineralogy studies the natural solid materials that form Earthâ€™s crust and support the structure of rocks, soils, ores, and many industrial resources. Students examine mineral composition, crystal form, physical properties, classification, and formation conditions to understand how minerals reveal the chemical and geological history of the planet.

Crystal Structure

Study how atoms are arranged inside minerals and how crystal structure influences mineral shape, cleavage, hardness, and physical behavior.
Mineral Identification

Learn to identify minerals through observable properties such as color, streak, luster, hardness, cleavage, fracture, density, and crystal habit.
Silicate Minerals

Examine the dominant mineral group in Earthâ€™s crust, including feldspars, quartz, micas, pyroxenes, and amphiboles.

Mineralogy

Crystal Structure

Mineral Identification

Silicate Minerals