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Lecturer(s)
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Jirásek Jakub, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1) Gemmological classification of gemstones. 2) Genesis of gemstones and their accumulations and deposits - igneous processes, sedimentary processes, formation of pegmatites, metamorphic processes, accumulation of gemstones in mantle rocks and alluvial sediments. 3) Ways of mining of gemstones. 4) Physical properties of gemstones. 5) Upgrading and processing of gemstones. 6) Distinguished gemstones, their properties and distribution. 7) Synthetic gemstones.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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Introduction of students to the gemmology and gemstones.
The students will be able to: - Describe the gemmological classification of gemstones. - Explain the genesis of gemstones and their accumulations and deposits - Describe the ways of mining of gemstones. - Identify the physical properties that make stones gemstones. - Describe upgrading and processing of gemstones. - Recall distinguished gemstones, their properties and distribution. - Explain the synthesis of artificial gemstones.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
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Recommended literature
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Bernard J., H. - Rost, R. a kol. (1992). Encyklopedický přehled minerálů. Academia Praha.
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Duďa, R. - Rejl, L. - Slivka, D. (1990). Minerály. Aventinum Praha.
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Ďuďa, R. - Rejl, L. (1996). Svět drahých kamenů. Granit Praha.
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Mrázek, I. - Rejl, L. (1991). Drahé kameny Českomoravské vrchoviny. Brno.
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Mrázek, I. (1996). Drahé kameny v pravěku Moravy a Slezska. Moravské zemské muzeum Brno.
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Walters, R., J., L. (1999). Drahé kameny. Knižní klub a Balios.
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