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Gemology: The Science of Glitter

Earth, Energy, and Environment SC - Faculty of Science

Subject

ERTH - Earth, Energy and Environment

Description

Gemstones have played an important role in society for hundreds of years. The crystal chemical properties of gems are explained, including the formation, collection, and treatment for producing jewelry with improved characteristics of colour, style, appearance, and durability. Marketing of gems and ethical mining are explored. The use of advanced non-destructive techniques for obtaining gem properties are also discussed.

Also known as: (formerly Geology 297.02 (Gemology: Science of Glitter), Earth 299. 01 (Science of Glitter) )

Course Attributes

Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)

Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.

Component

LEC

Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Subject code

ERTH
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