Introduction to microstructural analysis 1300-OWZMSP

1. Fundamentals of microstructural analysis within sedimentary rocks - short review; definitions; orientation of hand speciments; types of thin sections.
2. Deformation mechanisms:
- brittle fracturing and mineral infilling;
- cataclasis;
- dissolution-precipitation;
- twinning;
- recrystallisation.
3. Syntectonic veins:
- syntaxial;
- antytaxial;
- ataxial.
4. Structural patterns of brittle failure within sedimentary rocks of various lithology and competence: limestones, sandstones and shales.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

Basic knowledge of deformational processes and their results, skills in mezostructures classification; skills in rock–forming minerals identification by means of polarized microscope.

Course coordinators

Barbara Rybak-Ostrowska

Learning outcomes

After completing the placement student:
P1A_W01 – understands basic deformational processes that facilitated development of microstructures,
P1A_U01- knows basic methods of microstructural analysis,
P1A_U06 – observes and analyzes microstructural data,
P1A_K07 – regularly updates knowledge on tectonics.

Assessment criteria

Written test based on thin sections observations that comprise recognition and interpretation of microstructures within sedimentary rocks. One absence during classes is allowed. Corrective examination based on the written test.

Practical placement

none

Additional information

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