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Computational Mineralogy: From Fundamentals to Predictive Simulation

Fundamentals of Crystallography and Mineralogy → Capstone Project: Predicting a Mineral System

This advanced graduate learning path equips mineralogists with the knowledge and skills to use computational methods—density functional theory, molecular dynamics, structure prediction, and thermodynamic modeling—to predict mineral structures and properties. Starting from quantum mechanical foundations and programming basics, the path systematically builds toward advanced simulation techniques and their application to real mineral systems.