EPSC 501 Crystal Chemistry

3 credits · Earth & Planetary Sciences · Faculty of Science · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Discussion of crystal structures and compositions of important mineral groups, especially oxides, sulphides and silicates. Solid solution. Relation of structure to morphology and to chemical and physical properties of the rock-forming minerals.

Prerequisites

EPSC 210 (or equivalent) and at least one 300- or higher-level course in petrology, or permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite courses: EPSC 210

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