The main content of subject is oriented to the matter with crystalline structure (morphology, structure and their relationship). Crystal symmetry and crystal system, chemical crystallography, geometrical and chemical factor. Chemical bonding and their relationship to the physical properties. Izomorphism and polymorphism – occurrence, schedules. Macrodignostical properties of minerals. Optical properties and main principle of identification. Systematical mineralogy, principles of mineral classification. The main important minerals: elements, sulphides, halogenides, oxides, nitrates, carbonates, sulphates, fosphates and silicates. Genetical mineralogy, the typical paragenesis. The significance of mineral phases for environment. The perspective raw mineral ores. Industrial minerals – definition, utilization. Biomineralogy. Minerals in wastes and productes from wastes.