Introduction to mineralogy as applied to mineral processing. Elementary crystallography, crystal structures, polymorphs and crystal chemistry including solid solution in minerals. A detailed study of the principal ore minerals including native metals, sulphides and oxides. Trace and minor elements in ore minerals with particular reference to economically important trace constituents. For example, refractory gold in sulphides, and deleterious elements (toxic heavy metals in sulphides). Mineralogy of the more common ore deposit types (gold, PGE, base metals and Fe-Ti oxides) with emphasis on mineral processing, zoning in ore deposits, mineral textures and liberation. Instrumental methods... -- Course Website
