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“Volcanoes of the World” - course 600 rubles. from MSU, training 3 weeks. (1 month), Date: December 7, 2023.
Miscellaneous / / December 09, 2023
The series of classes is intended to give students an idea of the structure of the upper shells of the Earth - the earth's crust and upper mantle, where magmatic melts originate, geographical location and geodynamic conditions of active volcanoes, about the most famous volcanoes in the world and volcanic eruptions, about volcanoes and hot springs on the bottom of the ocean. Classes are held in the form of lectures with elements of a workshop, during which the opportunity to get acquainted with volcanic lavas and bombs, volcanic glasses and pumice, volcanic ashes and tuffs, with deposits of gas jets and hot sources.
Program period
The schedule is published for half a year on the website of the Museum of Geography http://www.mes.msu.ru/obrazovatelnye-programmy/dopolnitelnye-obshcheobrazovatelnye-programmy
Admission Requirements
Students in grades 4-11. There are no entrance tests.
Introduction to Gem Mineralogy
The first lesson will cover the basic issues of gemology, classification of precious stones, their main types, methods of synthesis and refining. The listener will become familiar with the main criteria for distinguishing between natural and synthetic stones.
Diamond. Simple answers to complex questions
The second lesson will comprehensively examine the properties of diamond, its origin, main deposits, nature of color, synthesis methods and much more. The listener will learn simple answers to complex questions: what is the difference between a diamond and a diamond, what parameters affect the cost of a stone, how to correctly read a jewelry tag. Practical advice will be given on how to independently calculate the cost of a diamond.
Colored stones: Ruby, sapphire, emerald, alexandrite
In the third lesson, students will become familiar with the basic properties of first-order colored stones; they will learn how different colors of sapphire and ruby are achieved, which emerald is valued above others, and what is the reason for the “Alexandrite effect.” What refining methods are most often used for colored stones, and how the location of the stone affects its value.
Secrets of pearls
The final lesson of the series will be devoted to pearls: the mechanisms of their formation, composition, structure, coloring features, imitations. The listener will get acquainted with the main types of pearls and their evaluation systems, learn about modern methods of studying natural and cultured pearls. The factors of pearl aging will be considered and practical recommendations will be given for preserving its natural beauty.
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