Mineralogy

by Dexter Perkins

This learner-oriented text is written in a casual, jargon-free style to present a modern introduction to mineralogy. It emphasizes real-world applications and an ?outside-in approach? as well as the history and human side of mineralogy. Chapter topics include elements and minerals; crystallization and classification of minerals; mineral properties: hand specimen mineralogy; optical mineralogy; igneous rocks and silicate minerals; sedimentary minerals and sedimentary rocks; metamorphic minerals and metamorphic rocks; ore deposits and economic minerals; crystal morphology and symmetry; crystallography; units cells, points, lines, and planes; x-ray diffraction; atomic structure; and descriptions of minerals. For individuals interested in the science of mineralogy, and how minerals impact everyday life.

483 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 1997

Reviews

[Nyvaan S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

[Anand Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really nice book that explains much of the concept with full clarity.