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Mineralogy (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
by Dexter Perkins

This learner-oriented text is written in a casual, jargon-free style to present a modern introduction to

mineralogy. It emphasizes real-world applications and an “outside-in approach” as well as the history

and human side of mineralogy. Chapter topics include elements and minerals; crystallization and classi-

fication of minerals; mineral properties: hand specimen mineralogy; optical mineralogy; igneous rocks

and silicate minerals; sedimentary minerals and sedimentary rocks; metamorphic minerals and metamor-

phic rocks; ore deposits and economic minerals; crystal morphology and symmetry; crystallography; unit cells, points, lines,

and planes; x-ray diffraction; atomic structure; and descriptions of minerals. For individuals interested in the science of mineral-

ogy, and how minerals impact everyday life.

Manual of Mineral Science, 22nd Edition (Manual of Mineralogy) (Hardcover)

by Cornelis Klein

Highly illustrated manual of the science of mineralogy. Includes descriptions of the physical properties,

crystallography, diagnostic features, and natural occurrence of each type of mineral. The CD-ROM includes

tutorials, indexes, and other tools. System requirements: 640x480 monitor, Pentium 233+, 8x CD-ROM drive,

32MB RAM, 6MB free disk space.

   Introduction to Mineralogy (Hardcover)

   by William D. Nesse

Introduction to Mineralogy is a modern, introductory mineralogy book that provides detailed descriptions of

over 100 minerals. It discusses classical crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral

stability, and crystal growth, providing readers with a solid foundation to help them better understand the nature

and occurrence of minerals.

Masterpieces of the Mineral World : Treasures from the Houston Museum

of Natural Science (Hardcover)

by Joel A. Bartsch, Mark Mauthner, Wendell E. Wilson

The collection of natural mineral crystals housed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the finest and

best known in the world. Now the treasures of this singular collection are shown in resplendent photographs

that will seduce both the connoisseur of beauty and the student of natural history.

Minerals and Rocks, 21st Edition (Paperback)

by Cornelis Klein, Cornelius S. Hurlbut

Features new chapters on crystal chemistry and mineral stability diagrams, more logical treatments of morph-

ology and internal crystal structure along with extensively revised chapters on mineral chemistry and physical

properties. Includes outstanding illustrations, hand specimen photographs and transmission electron microscope

structure projects.