Sep 20, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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GEOL 1045 - Lapidary


(2LB)(1CR) This is a general interest science course teaching skills needed to cut and polish rocks and gemstones. Students will learn to use various machines to cut, grind, polish, drill, facet, and make thin sections for easier hand sample identification, creating thin sections for microscopes, and improving the aesthetic value of various Wyoming gemstones and rocks.

Concurrently: GEOL 1046   - Field Trips to Collect Gemstones of Wyoming



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