Overview
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Explore mineral polymorphism and pressure-temperature diagrams in this comprehensive 23-minute video. Learn about the different types of mineral polymorphism, including reconstructive, displacive, order-disorder, and polytypism. Discover common minerals with polymorphs, such as quartz, feldspar, carbon, and carbonates, and examine their stability fields on pressure-temperature diagrams. Gain insights into the importance of polymorphs in mineralogy and their structural differences. Enhance your understanding of mineral science with real-world examples and visual aids throughout the lecture.
Syllabus
What is polymorphism? why is it important?
Difference between polymorphs & solid solution
4 types of polymorphism
Common minerals with polymorphs
Quartz polymorphs
Aluminosilicate polymorphs
K-feldspar polymorphs
Carbon polymorphs
Carbonate polymorphs
FeS2 polymorphs
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