Module II aims to provide the fundamental knowledge for the use of the most important mineralogical survey techniques useful in the diagnostics of cultural heritage, with particular attention to the technique of XR Diffraction. The student will learn the theoretical foundations of diffraction, linking them to the properties of minerals or mineral / rock aggregates he intends to analyze. Subsequently he will apply XR diffraction to materials with different characteristics (crystalline substances, ceramics of various types) learning to distinguish the their response and to evaluate any limitations in the application of the technique itself. The student will also learn to process raw data to discriminate the minerals included therein. Finally, the student will be aware of the most suitable strategies of multi-analytical approach in relation to the problems of archaeometric characterization and diagnosis of degradation.
The attendance and participation in the planned training activities (lectures and laboratory activities) will allow the student to acquire the practical knowledge of X-ray powders diffraction as well as the interpretation of spectra.
The teaching consists of some lectures and a part of a theoretical-practical laboratory. Lectures in the classroom are delivered through multimedia presentations. The laboratory exercises are aimed at the practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired during the lectures.
The course program includes the presentation and discussion of the following topics: 1) Recognition of some chemical and physical properties of minerals on macroscopic samples such as color, gloss, hardness and microhardness. 3) X-ray production. X-ray diffraction. Sample preparation methods. Reading and interpretation of diffractograms.
C. Klein (2004): Mineralogia (Prima edizione italiana condotta sulla ventiduesima edizione americana) – Zanichelli Editore (Bologna), ISBN: 9788808076892, 632 pp.
Ricevimento: The reception of the students will be arranged directly with the teacher.
CRISTINA CARBONE (President)
LAURA GAGGERO (President)
ROBERTO CABELLA
SIMONA SCRIVANO
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MINERALOGY AND PETROLOGY LABORATORY MODULE 2
The exam consists of a written and an oral part.
Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of detail required for each topic will be provided during the lessons.
Constant and regular attendance at lectures and related laboratory exercises is strongly recommended.
