The project presents a method for enhancing the learning process of first year geology students regarding mineral samples from physical geology class. However, the method can be applied in many other fields that study physical objects. To be able to help students, we used photogrammetry techniques together with a game engine platform (Unity3D) to create a digital atlas with 70 3D mineral samples. The atlas provides students with essential information for those minerals, along with the opportunity to study some of the mineral’s optical properties, interact with the sample and perform measurements.

Dumitriu, T.C., Balan, I.V., 2017. 3-D Minerals. Auxiliary material for first year Physical Geology class. Analele Științifice ale Universității "Al. I. Cuza" din Iași. Seria Geologie.