Program Overview

Department of Geology

The Department of Geology offers various study programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies.

Study Programmes

• Undergraduate Study
• Graduate Studies
• Postgraduate / Doctoral Studies
  • STUDY REGULATIONS

Gemmology

Basic Data

• Code: 44098
• ECTS: 5.0
• Lecturers in charge: doc. dr. sc. Andrea obi
• Lecturers: doc. dr. sc. Andrea obi - Practicum
• Take exam: Studomat
• English level: The lecturer is not able to offer courses in English at this time.
• Load:
  • Lectures: 30 academic hours
  • Practicum: 15 academic hours

Description

The Gemmology course covers fundamental concepts in gemmology, including geology of gemstone deposits, crystal optics, optical effects on gemstones, color theory, and causes of gemstone color. It also explores gemmological instruments, methods of gemstone testing, common and rare gemstones, organic gemstones, diamond, grading, imitations, synthetic gemstones, and treatments.

Literature

1. Gemmology, 2nd edition, Read, P., Butterworth & Heineman, London, 1999.

Semester Information

• 1. semester: Izborni kolegiji za usmjerenje Mineralogija i petrologija (zimski semestar) - Regular study - Geology
• 3. semester: Izborni kolegiji za usmjerenje Mineralogija i petrologija (zimski semestar) - Regular study - Geology

Consultations Schedule

Available upon request.

Faculty of Science

Located at Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb.