Ricardo Scholz

My research is directed at using mineralogy as a tool in the geosciences. I am particularly interested in the identification of new mineral phases and characterizations of new mineral species.  I apply mineralogy and crystal chemistry as a means of understanding the evolution of mineral, pegmatitic deposits and discovering new atomic structures of minerals. Other interests relate to the observed physical and optical properties of technological minerals.

 Biography

2010 – Now: Professor of Mineralogy UFOP
2000-2006: MSc/PhD UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE MINAS GERAIS
1994-2000: BSc (hons), UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE MINAS GERAIS

Research Interests

Mineralogy/Spectroscopy

Mineral Chemistry/Structure

Reference material for LA-ICP-MS techniques