20-108 INTRODUCTION TO GEMOLOGY
Gloria Quigg, Fridays 10 am - 12 noon
Cactus Room: January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 14
Sonoran Room: February 7
Have you ever wondered: What are gemstones? Where do they come from? What is the geology and mineralogy of gemstones? What makes a mineral important as a gemstone? Why are some minerals used as gemstones and others not? Why do some gemstones have color? Where does that color come from? If so, this is the course for you. You will learn the answers to all these questions and more.