Introduction to Mineralogy, Second International Edition

2. Revised Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-19-985976-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press Inc

Buch, Englisch, 496 Seiten, Format (B × H): 217 mm x 277 mm, Gewicht: 1046 g

The second edition of Introduction to Mineralogy follows the highly successful first edition, which become an overnight market leader. Introduction to Mineralogy consolidates much of the material now covered in traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context. It presents the important traditional content of mineralogy including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on
mineral structure, mineral stability, and crystal growth to provide a foundation that enables students to understand the nature and occurrence of minerals. Physical, optical, and X-ray powder diffraction techniques of mineral study are described in detail, and common chemical analytical methods are outlined as well.
Detailed descriptions of over 100 common minerals are provided, and the geologic context within which these minerals occur is emphasized. Appendices provide tables and diagrams to help students with mineral identification, using both physical and optical properties. Numerous line drawings, photographs, and photomicrographs help make complex concepts understandable. Introduction to Mineralogy is available with Daniel Schulze's An Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section for a nominal
additional fee.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nesse, William D.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie

Über Autor(innen)

William D. Nesse is the Chair and Professor of Geology at the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado.