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456-457-458. Laboratory.
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456-457-458. Laboratory.

6 hours a week.

This course aims to give a full knowledge of the determination of the common
rock-forming minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope. It
includes discussion of the microscopic structure, mineralogical composition, genetic
relations, and distribution of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Lectures and preparation to the amount of six hours per week. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.) Optional with Mineralogy (412-413-414).