Manual of Mineral Science by James D. Dana
Contains well praised Mineralogy Tutorials 2.0 CD--ROM. Icons appear in the book where the CD--ROM is appropriate for exploration. All references have been completely updated.
Manual of Mineral Science
Summary
The classic in the field since 1848, this reference offers readers unsurpassed coverage of mineralogy and crystallography. The book is known for it's complete coverage of concepts and principles along with a more systematic and descriptive treatment of mineralogy.
Manual of Mineral Science Summary
Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Physical Properties of Minerals in Hand Specimen; 3. Elements of Crystal Chemistry; 4. Mineral Reactions Stability and Behavior; 5. Overview of Crystallographic Concepts; 6. Selected Point Groups and Space Groups; 7. Analytical Methods in Mineral Science; 8. Crystal Chemistry and Systematic Descriptions of Native Elements, Sulfides, and Sulfosalts; 9. Crystal Chemistry and Systematic Descriptions of Oxides, Hydroxides, and Halides; 10. Crystal Chemistry and Systematic Description of Carbonates, Nitrates , Borates, Sulfates, Chromates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates; 11. Crystal Chemistry of Rock-Forming Silicates; 12. Systematic Descriptions of Rock-Forming Silicates; 13. Gem Minerals; 14. Determinative Tables; Mineral Index; Subject Index
Additional information
GOR003476179
9780471251774
0471251771
Manual of Mineral Science by James D. Dana
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20010504
656
N/A
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