Minerals: Physical and chemical properties; Crystal, crystal classes and systems; Classification of minerals and properties of common silicate minerals (Quartz, Feldspar, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Garnet, Olivine, Mica), sulphides (Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite) and oxides (Haematite, Magnetite, Chromite, Pyrolusite, Psilomelane).
Igneous rocks: Magma and lava, extrusive and intrusive forms, textures; Classification and description of some common igneous rocks (Granite, Dolerite, gabbro, Basalt, Rhyolite, Pegmatite).
Sedimentary rocks: Sedimentation processes; Classification and description of some common sedimentary rocks (Conglomerate, Sandstone, Shale, Limestone).
Metamorphic rocks: Processes of metamorphism, textures and structures of metamorphic rocks; Classification and description of some common metamorphic rocks (Slate, Phyllite, Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble).
Paleontology and Stratigraphy: Concepts of palaeontology; Fossils, their mode of preservation and significance as indices of age and climate; Concept of index fossils. Principles of stratigraphy; Broad stratigraphic subdivisions and associated rock types of important ore provinces, coal belts and oil fields of India.
After completion of the course student will be able to:
This subject is on page 5, 6 of the original AKTU PDF.
