GA171 Practical gemology

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Monika Kubernátová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Krmíčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 15:00–16:50 Gs,-1011
Prerequisites
(PROGRAM(D-GEOL_) || PROGRAM(D-GE4) || PROGRAM(N-GE) || G1061k Mineralogy || G1061 Mineralogy || NOW( G1061k Mineralogy ) || NOW( G1061 Mineralogy )) && ( GA571 Gemstones || NOW( GA571 Gemstones ))
Basic knowledge of mineralogy.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 12 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/12, only registered: 0/12, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/12
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is introducing students to the most common gemstones, synthetics and imitations, so they gain orientation in the topic. The course provides hands-on practical training of basic identification of gems using gemological instruments and tools.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, student will:
• be able to understand differences among the natural gems synthetics, and imitations
• be able to discriminate similar gems using different tools and instruments
• be able to understand methods of practical ID of gems
• meet the most common imitations and synthetics available on the Czech market and will understand the risks of gem market.
• connect knowledge from earlier course on gems with new practical information
Syllabus
  • Introduction
  • Chemical composition of gems, varieties, inclusions
  • Physical properties, work with gemological tools and instruments
  • Optical properties
  • Raman spectroscopy, measuring on Raman spectrometer
  • Individual working with gemological tools and instruments, identification of unknown gem material
  • Methods of synthesis
  • Processing and treatments of gems
  • What can you see at Czech mineral shows? + repetition before final exam
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Encyklopedie drahých kamenů : proč jsou drahé kameny tak drahé. Illustrated by Karel Mařík. Vydání první. Praha: Plot, 2016, 296 stran. ISBN 9788074282966. info
  • BONEWITZ, Ra. Drahé kameny. Translated by Helena Kholová. Vydání první. Praha: Euromedia Group, k. s. - Knižní klub, 2014, 224 stran. ISBN 9788024244297. info
  • HALL, Cally. Gemstones. London: Dorling Kindersley Book, 2000, 160 stran. ISBN 9781405357975. info
Teaching methods
Laboratory classes every week, form depends on momentary epidemiologic situation.
Contact teaching at the beginning of the semester will be focused on the practical part of the course.
During the semester, switch to online teaching is likely.
At the end of the semester, there will be a repetition lesson focused on of practical skills.
Assessment methods
To finish the course, attendance on the training is required, submitting all protocols, and successful final test with practical part (at least 50% points). In the case of a crisis pandemic situation, the course will be completed in the autumn semester of 2020 by distance form.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2020, recent)
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