Title
Introduction To Mineralogy
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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 Xray 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to Mineralogy'? A: 'Introduction to Mineralogy' focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context, consolidating material from traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 496 pages, offering a comprehensive overview of mineralogy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Introduction to Mineralogy'? A: The author of 'Introduction to Mineralogy' is William Nesse.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'Introduction to Mineralogy', published on August 8, 2011.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include crystallography, chemical bonding, mineral structure, mineral stability, crystal growth, and various techniques for mineral study.
- Q: Are there any illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes numerous line drawings, photographs, and photomicrographs to help illustrate complex concepts.
- Q: Does the book provide information on mineral identification? A: Yes, the book includes appendices with tables and diagrams to assist students with mineral identification using physical and optical properties.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Introduction to Mineralogy' is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is there supplementary material available with the book? A: Yes, 'Introduction to Mineralogy' is available with Daniel Schulze's 'An Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section' for an additional fee.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Introduction to Mineralogy' falls under the category of Geology.