Mineralogy

by Dexter Perkins

This student-friendly text is written in a casual, jargon-free style to present a modern introduction to mineralogy. It emphasizes real-world applications and the history and human side of mineralogy. The author approaches the subject by explaining the larger, understandable topics first, and then explaining why the “little things” are important for understanding the larger picture.

504 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 1997

About the author

Dexter Perkins was a historian who served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of American History at the University of Rochester.

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.