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Introduction To Optical Mineralogy
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The Third Edition Of Introduction To Optical Mineralogy Provides Comprehensive Coverage Of The Optical Properties Of Minerals. It Describes In Detail More Than 125 Common Rockforming Minerals And A Selection Of Common Ore Minerals. Revised Chapters On Optical Theory Discuss The Petrographic Microscope, The Nature And Properties Of Light, The Behavior Of Light In Isotropic And Anisotropic Materials, And Uniaxial And Biaxial Anisotropic Optics. Ideal For Advanced Undergraduate And Graduate Courses In Optical Mineralogy, This Accessible Text Is Also An Essential Resource For Petrology/Petrography Courses.Features Of The Third Editionblincludes A New Section On Reflected Light Opticsblreorganizes Material So That Silicateswhich Comprise Over 95% Of The Earth'S Crustare Discussed First In Order To Reflect Their Abundance And Petrologic Significanceblcontains Numerous Photomicrographs And Revised Illustrations Throughoutblprovides Stepbystep Procedures For Using The Petrographic Microscope And A Flow Chart Detailing The Process Of Identifying Unknown Mineralsalso Available: Companion Cda Textural Atlas Of Minerals In Thin Section By Daniel Schulze Contains Color Images Of 65 Minerals In Thin Selection, Pictures Of Common Alteration Productsall Indexed By Mineral Structure And Compositionand More Than 200 Illustrations Of Important Optical Properties Used In Thin Selection Identification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to Optical Mineralogy'? A: The book provides comprehensive coverage of the optical properties of minerals, detailing over 125 common rock-forming minerals and a selection of common ore minerals.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Introduction to Optical Mineralogy' is William D. Nesse.
- Q: What are the key features of the third edition? A: The third edition includes a new section on reflected light optics, reorganizes material to discuss silicates first, contains numerous photomicrographs, and provides step-by-step procedures for using the petrographic microscope.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in geology? A: While the book is accessible, it is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, making it best suited for those with some prior knowledge in optical mineralogy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 370 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this textbook have? A: The textbook is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Introduction to Optical Mineralogy' published? A: The book was published on August 21, 2003.
- Q: Does this book come with any additional resources? A: Yes, a companion CD is available, which includes a Textural Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section containing color images and illustrations.
- Q: What academic courses would benefit from this textbook? A: This textbook is beneficial for courses in optical mineralogy as well as petrology and petrography.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains numerous photomicrographs and revised illustrations throughout to aid understanding.