www.unipune.ac.in MSc Geology University Of Pune : Model Question Paper

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Document Described : University Of Pune - Model Question Paper
[4037] - 101
M.Sc. (Sem. - I)
GEOLOGY
GL - 101 : Mineralogy
(2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max Marks : 80

Instructions to the candidates :
1) You are advised to attempt not more than 5 questions.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

Model Question List : http://www.unipune.ac.in/university_.../paperSci1.htm
Model Question Paper : http://www.unipune.ac.in/university_...gy_oct2011.pdf

Q1) Write in details about Bravais Lattices.

Q2) What is conoscopic light? Explain generation of uniaxial interference figure. How is their Optical sign determined with the help of interference figure?

Q3) What is X-ray diffraction? Explain how X-ray diffraction methods are useful in mineral investigation?

Q4) Write notes on: any two
a) Paragenesis of olivine.
b) Isomorphism in Felspars.
c) Epidote minerals.
d) Structure and varieties of Zeolite minerals.

Q5) Give an account of structure, chemical composition, Paragenesis and alteration products of ortho-pyroxene minerals.

Q6) Give an account of structure, chemical composition and paragenesis of alkali-felspars.

Q7) Write on the structure, chemical composition and paragenesis of Mica minerals.

Q8) Write notes on : any two
a) Symmetry Operations.
b) Characteristic axes of symmetry for 7 crystal systems.
c) Biaxial indicatrix.
d) Isotropic and anisotropic minerals.