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The Department of Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry named after Professor Orest Matkovskyi

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General Information

The Department of Mineralogy, Petrography, and Geochemistry was established on January 1, 2020, following the merger of the former Departments of Mineralogy and Petrography (Rector’s Order No. O-135 dated 09.10.2019).

As one of the core structural units of the Faculty of Geology, the department conducts educational, methodological, research, and extracurricular activities, providing:

  • Lectures, laboratory classes, and field training for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Production internships for students.

The department offers training for specialists at the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level in the field of 103 – Earth Sciences (Mineralogy and Crystallography).

Main Study Programs

Key Disciplines:

  • Mineralogy
  • Genetic Mineralogy
  • Ore Mineralogy
  • Crystallography
  • Petrology
  • Petrography of Crystalline Rocks
  • Metasomatic Processes
  • Lithology
  • Lithogenesis
  • Geochemistry
  • Environmental Geochemistry
  • GIS in Geochemistry
  • Gemstones
  • Gemology

The Department of Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry was established on January 1, 2020, as a result of the merger of the Departments of Mineralogy and Petrology. It serves as the graduating department for the specialty 103 Earth Sciences and has made significant contributions to the development of educational and methodological literature.

A well-known mineralogical school, founded by Academician Ye.K. Lazarenko, has been formed within the department and is currently headed by Professor O.I. Matkovskyi. The department supervises the publication of the internationally recognized Mineralogical Journal. Additionally, the department offers a Ph.D. program in Earth Sciences (Mineralogy, Crystallography). Over the years, more than 40 Ph.D. dissertations have been successfully defended by the department’s graduate students and researchers.

The faculty members have actively participated in organizing and conducting numerous scientific forums of various levels (international, national), many of which included excursions to diverse geological sites. Ye.K. Lazarenko co-authored a field guide to the Ukrainian Carpathians for the IV Congress of the CMEA Geological Association (1958), while O.I. Matkovskyi co-authored a field guide on the pegmatite deposits of Volhynia for the Interdepartmental Conference on Mineralogical Crystallography.

The department’s researchers have participated in hundreds of scientific meetings, including major international conferences such as:

  • Clay Symposium (1957, UK) and Geophysical Congress (1958, Canada) (K. Lazarenko);
  • I Geochemical Congress (1971) and XXVII Geological Congress (1984) of the International Mineralogical Association in Varna, as well as the Conference on Geological Problems of the Czechoslovak and Soviet Carpathians (1967, Bratislava) (M. Vynar, O.I. Matkovskyi, A.A. Yasynska);
  • VII (1965) and XI (1977) CMEA Geological Congresses in Sofia and Kyiv (K. Lazarenko, O.I. Matkovskyi, A.A. Yasynska);
  • First Meeting of the CMEA Commission on Mineralogy and Geochemistry (1961, Lviv) (M. Bilonizhka, Ye.K. Lazarenko, O.I. Matkovskyi, M.M. Slyvko, and others); subsequent meetings in Kyiv (1973, 1977) and Budapest (1987);
  • XII European Symposium on Fluid Inclusions (1993, Warsaw), III International Conference “Mineralogy and Museums” (1996, Budapest) (I. Matkovskyi);
  • V International School of Mineral Physics (1997, Wrocław) (I. Matkovskyi, L.Z. Skakun).

The department maintains strong collaborations with geological institutions, universities, research institutes, museums, and industrial organizations in Bulgaria, Poland, and Romania.

Співробітники

завідувач, завідувач (сумісник)Iryna POBEREZHSKAзавідувач, завідувач (сумісник)
ДоцентUlyana BORNYAKДоцент
Доцент, Доцент (сумісник)Ulyana BornyakДоцент, Доцент (сумісник)
ДоцентOleksandr KOSTIUKДоцент
ДоцентSolomiia KRILДоцент
ДоцентLeonid SKAKUNДоцент
ДоцентNadiya SLOVOTENKOДоцент
ДоцентSvitlana VOITOVYCHДоцент
АсистентNataliya BILYKАсистент
Інженер 2 категоріїOlena SAVINAІнженер 2 категорії
Старший лаборантInha POPOVAСтарший лаборант

Методичні матеріали

Monographs

  • Bilonyzhka P. Geochemical Patterns of Potash Salt Deposit Formation in the Pre-Carpathians / Petro Bilonyzhka. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2017. – 228 p.
  • Bilonyzhka P. Essays on the Mineralogy of the Crimean Mountains (Bodrak and Kacha Interfluve) / Petro Bilonyzhka. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2017. – 166 p.
  • Bilonyzhka P. Geochemistry of the Biosphere / Petro Bilonyzhka. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2018. – 182 p.
  • Bilonyzhka P. The Noosphere and Its Development Issues / Petro Bilonyzhka. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2020. – 172 p.
  • Matkovskyi O.I. Minerals of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Silicates / O. Matkovskyi, V. Kvasnytsia, I. Naumko, P. Bilonyzhka, O. Grechanovska, I. Kvasnytsia, V. Melnikov, I. Popp, L. Skakun, Ye. Slyvko, N. Slovotenko, R. Bondar, B. Manchur, Z. Matviishyn, T. Shemiakina. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2011. – 520 p.
  • Minerals of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Mineral Formation Processes / [O. Matkovskyi, P. Bilonyzhka, D. Vozniak, V. Diakiv, M. Kovalchuk, L. Skakun, Ye. Slyvko, N. Slovotenko, V. Stepanov, S. Tsikhon, S. Kril]. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2014. – 584 p.
  • Matkovskyi O. Yevhen Lazarenko – An Outstanding Figure of the 20th Century / [Authors of reports and compilers O. Matkovskyi, P. Bilonyzhka, V. Pavlyshyn; Ed. I. Vakarchuk]. – Lviv: Publishing Center of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2012. – 242 p.
  • Matkovskyi O. Achievements in Mineralogy in Ukraine / O. Matkovskyi. – Kyiv: Institute of Gifted Child of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, 2018. – 146 p.
  • Pavlyshyn V. History of Mineralogy in Ukraine. From Ancient Times to the 1990s / Volodymyr Pavlyshyn, Orest Matkovskyi, Stanislav Dovhyi. – Kyiv: Master Print, 2019. – 464 p.
  • Matkovskyi O. Thermobarogeochemistry in Ukraine / Orest Matkovskyi, Ihor Naumko, Mykola Pavlun, Yevheniia Slyvko. – Lviv: Prostir-M, 2021. – 282 p.
  • Tsaryk Y.V. Threat Factors to Biodiversity in the Protected Areas of the Ukrainian Carpathians, Roztochya, and Western Polissya / Y.V. Tsaryk, I.M. Horban, O.V. Kostiuk [et al.]. – Lviv: Spolom, 2016. – 120 p.
  • Tsaryk Y.V. Shatsk Lake District: Characteristics of Abiotic and Biotic Components of Ecosystems / Y.V. Tsaryk, I.M. Horban, O.V. Kostiuk [et al.]. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2008. – 216 p.
  • Yatsenko H. Metallogeny of Gold in Protoplatform Structures of the Ukrainian Shield (Kirovohrad Block) / H. Yatsenko, O. Haiovskyi, Ye. Slyvko, O. Bratchuk [et al.], Chief Editor Ye.O. Kulish. – Kyiv: Logos, 2009. – 243 p.

Textbooks

  • Sveshnikov K.I. Natural Associations of Magmatic Rocks. Lecture Notes / K.I. Sveshnikov, I.V. Poberezhka. – Lviv: Publishing Center of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2005. – 88 p.
  • Sveshnikov K.I. Magmatic Rocks and Rock Associations: (Petrography, Petrology, Research Methods) / K.I. Sveshnikov, I.V. Poberezhka, Yu.P. Doroshenko. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2010. – 426 p.
  • Matkovskyi O.I. Fundamentals of Mineralogy of Ukraine: Textbook / O.I. Matkovskyi, V.I. Pavlyshyn, Ye.M. Slyvko. – Lviv: Publishing Center of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2009. – 856 p.
  • Pavlyshyn V.I. Genesis of Minerals: Textbook (3rd Edition) / V.I. Pavlyshyn, O.I. Matkovskyi, S.O. Dovhyi. – Kyiv: Master Print, 2021. – 676 p.

Study Guides and Methodological Recommendations

  • Bekesha S.M. Diagnosis of Placer Minerals / S.M. Bekesha, N.T. Bilyk. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2015. – 104 p.
  • Bekesha S.M. Lecture Series on “Mineralogical Research Methods” / S.M. Bekesha, Ye.M. Slyvko, N.T. Bilyk. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2013. – 152 p.
  • Bekesha S. Mineralogical Research Methods: Lecture Series. Part 2 / S. Bekesha, Ye. Slyvko, N. Bilyk. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2013. – 120 p.
  • Bilyk N.T. Diagnosis of Minerals Based on Main Macroscopic Features: Study Guide for Laboratory Classes and Independent Work for Students of Specialty 103 – Earth Sciences and Other Natural Sciences / N.T. Bilyk, L.Z. Skakun, S.M. Bekesha, I.V. Poberezhka. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2022. – 108 p.
  • Doroshenko Yu.P. Petrography of Crystalline Rocks (Metamorphic Rocks). Part 3 / Yu.P. Doroshenko, I.V. Poberezhka, V.B. Stepanov, O.V. Kostiuk. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2015. – 88 p.
  • Doroshenko Yu.P. Basics of Crystal Optics of Rock-Forming Minerals in Rocks. Methodological Instructions for the Course “Petrography of Crystalline Rocks”. Part 1 / Yu.P. Doroshenko, I.V. Poberezhka, Yu.I. Fedoryshyn. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2012. – 64 p.
  • Kostiuk O.V. Silicate Mineralogy: Study Guide / O.V. Kostiuk, L.Z. Skakun, S.M. Bekesha, N.T. Bilyk. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2020. – 136 p.
  • Kostiuk O.V. Carbonate Mineralogy: Study Guide / O.V. Kostiuk, L.Z. Skakun, S.M. Bekesha, N.T. Bilyk. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2021. – 112 p.
  • Matkovskyi O.I. Practical Course in Mineralogy. Part 1: Optical Methods for Determining Minerals / O.I. Matkovskyi, I.V. Poberezhka, Yu.P. Doroshenko. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2016. – 156 p.
  • Matkovskyi O.I. Practical Course in Mineralogy. Part 2: X-ray Methods for Determining Minerals / O.I. Matkovskyi, I.V. Poberezhka, Yu.P. Doroshenko. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2017. – 148 p.
  • Matkovskyi O.I. Practical Course in Mineralogy. Part 3: Chemical Methods for Determining Minerals / O.I. Matkovskyi, I.V. Poberezhka, Yu.P. Doroshenko. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2018. – 142 p.
  • Pavlyshyn V.I. Experimental Mineralogy: Methodological Recommendations / V.I. Pavlyshyn, O.I. Matkovskyi, S.O. Dovhyi. – Kyiv: Master Print, 2022. – 88 p.
  • Sveshnikov K.I. Geochemistry of Magmatic Rocks: Lecture Notes / K.I. Sveshnikov, I.V. Poberezhka. – Lviv: Publishing Center of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2006. – 96 p.
  • Yatsenko H. Geological Aspects of Gold Metallogeny in Ukraine: Study Guide / H. Yatsenko, O. Haiovskyi, Ye. Slyvko, O. Bratchuk. – Kyiv: Logos, 2011. – 134 p.
  • Zhuk V.M. Practical Course in Petrology: Study Guide for Students of Geology Specialties / V.M. Zhuk, O.I. Matkovskyi, I.V. Poberezhka. – Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2019. – 124 p.

Дослідження

Research

Research Directions

  • Petrography of magmatic and metamorphic rock complexes in western and central Ukraine. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Associate Professor Poberezhska I.V.
  • Mineralogical and petrographic characteristics of geotourism sites and cultural heritage monuments of Western Ukraine. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological Sciences, Associate Professor Bornyak U.I.
  • Stratigraphy of Phanerozoic sedimentary cover deposits on the western margin of the East European Platform. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological Sciences, Associate Professor Kostiuk O.V.

State-funded topics

  • Topic P2-BF under the scientific direction “Mathematical and Natural Sciences,” thematic area “New substances, materials, types of matter, and approaches to energy conservation and environmental protection” at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. Scientific supervisor: Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Voloshynovskyi A.S. State registration number 0121U113567. Implementation period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2025.

Scientific research projects carried out within the working hours of the department’s faculty from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2024.

  • Geochemical models of the abiogenic origin of hydrocarbon concentrations. Scientific supervisor: Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor Hulii V.M. State registration number 0114U000860. Implementation period from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2018.
  • Petrological models of deep rock evolution and their application for predictive-exploratory purposes. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Associate Professor Poberezhska I.V. State registration number 0116U001637. Implementation period from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020.
  • Lithogenetic features and ore-bearing potential of sedimentary formations of the Carpathians. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological Sciences Kostiuk O.V. State registration number 0117U000891. Implementation period from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2020.
  • Research on the stone material of cultural heritage monuments of Galicia. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological Sciences Bornyak U.I. State registration number 0116U001636. Implementation period from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020.
  • Mineralogical and petrographic studies of geotourism sites and cultural heritage monuments in Western Ukraine. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological Sciences Bornyak U.I. State registration number 0121U109717. Implementation period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023.
  • Lithological and petrological studies of the genesis of sedimentary, magmatic, and metamorphic rock complexes in western and central Ukraine and problems of their formation. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological Sciences Kostiuk O.V. State registration number 0122U002338. Implementation period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.

Scientific research projects carried out within the working hours of the department’s faculty from January 1, 2025.

  • Mineralogical-geochemical and petrological studies of rocks from various-age complexes in central and western regions of Ukraine. Scientific supervisor: Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Associate Professor Poberezhska I.V. State registration number 0125U001440. Implementation period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

International internships

PhD students of the department

  • Biruk D.S. Dissertation topic: Petrology of volcanic complexes of the central segment of the Vihorlat-Gutin Ridge. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor Skakun L.Z. Year of study: first
  • Bornyak D.R. Dissertation topic: Building stone of the historical part of Lviv: material composition and features of use. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor Poberezhska I.V. Year of study: first
  • Mihunova Y.O. Dissertation topic: Secondary minerals of ultrabasic and basic rocks of the Ukrainian Carpathians as indicators of their formation conditions. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor Poberezhska I.V. Year of study: second
  • Slivinskyi I.V. Dissertation topic: Mineral parageneses and ontogenesis of quartz-sulfide veins of the Muzhievo gold-polymetallic deposit. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor Skakun L.Z. Year of study: second
  • Dubrovskyi I.M. Dissertation topic: Comprehensive analysis of geotourism sites in the western region of Ukraine. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor Poberezhska I.V. Year of study: third