10251 (v.4) WASM Economic Geology 311
Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11317 (v.3) WASM Mining Geology 112 or any previous version
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An introduction to ore minerals and reflected light microscopy. Ore deposits types and theories of ore genesis. Techniques for understanding ore deposits, including ore textures, fluid inclusions, stable isotopes, wallrock alteration, mineral stabilitiesand paragenesis. Ore deposit models and ore suites for orthomagmatic, metasomatic, and sediment-hosted ore deposits. Classification, geology and uses of industrial minerals. |