Zoom

Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals

Name: Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals
Brand: Mineralogical Society
SKU: 9780903056274
Price: 90.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$90.99

Hurry Up! Only 185 Left in Stock!

Out of stock >

Guarantee safe & Secure checkout

Availability: In Stock

Contributors:

W. a. Deer, R. A. Howie, J. Zussman

Publisher:

Mineralogical Society

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Science

Book Subcategory:

Earth Sciences

Book Topic:

Mineralogy

Edition Description:

3rd Edition

Shipping & Return +

The product is eligible for a complimentary return within 30 days from the date of purchase. Furthermore, individual items are shipped within 24 hours of receiving the order.

Rating and Reviews +

Specifications +

Release Date:

2013-05-16

ISBN 13:

9780903056274

Weight:

2.66 lbs

Size:

11.69 x 8.27 x 1.03 inches

Pages:

510

Mint Condition +

product description

Description

In this edition, most of the commonly occurring minerals of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are discussed in terms of structure, chemistry, optical and other physical properties, distinguishing features and paragenesis. Important correlations between these aspects of mineralogy are emphasized wherever possible. The content of each section has been updated where needed in the light of published research over the 21 years between editions. Tables of over 200 chemical analyses and formulae are included and a number of older entries have been replaced by more recent examples. Major new features: Entirely new views of crystal structures in perspective using CrystalMaker colour images; Over 60 colour photographs of minerals in thin sections of rocks under the petrological microscope; Considerably expanded treatment of feldspar and zeolite minerals; Mineral identification table based on birefringence and listing other properties; Colour strip with appropriate interference colours and birefringences for the main rock-forming minerals. This book will be useful to undergraduate students of mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry, especially those at third or fourth year, engaged in more advanced courses or specialized projects, and also as a reference work for students for 'Masters' degrees by taught courses or research. For doctorate students, and research workers in the Earth Sciences as well as those in Materials Science and other related disciplines, this work can be useful as a condensed version of the very extensive treatment presented in the volumes of the DHZ Series 'Rock-Forming Minerals', second edition. Buyers through online retailers should contact the Mineralogical Society in order to receive the free CD which goes with the book (info@minersoc.org).

Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals

Description

Minerals: A Very Short Introduction

Minerals: A Very Short Introduction

Recently Viewed Products

Recently viewed products

Secure Payment

Online Offers

Quick Refunds

Curated Items