University of Madras - Syllabus of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Industrial-Geology - Semester VI - Practical III - Industrial Minerals and Ores
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE IN Industrial-Geology
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)
SYLLABUS
Semester VI - Practical III - Industrial Minerals and Ores
Duration of Examination: 3 hrs
Maximum Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Megascopic and Microscopic identification, description, mode of occurrence and uses of Industrial and ore minerals - Chalcopyrite, Bornite, Cuprite, Malachite, Azurite, Galena, Cerussite, Anglesite, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Marcasite, Hematite, Magnetite and Siderite.
Pyrolusite, Psilomelane, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Stibnite, Cassiterite, Cinnabar, Chromite, Rutile, Ilmenite, Monazite, Woiframite, Molybdenite, Bauxite, Graphite, Realgar, Orpiment, Willemite and Franklinite.
Calcite, Dolomite, Gypsum, Halite, Anhydrite, Chalk, Kaolin, Magnesite, Fluorite, Asbestos, Graphite, Yellow Ochre, Red Ochre, Limonite, Laterite, Vermiculite, Anatite, Corundum, Garnet, Feldspar and Quartz.