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About this book
In addition to traditional topics - descriptions of major structural groups, methods of mineral analysis, and the paragenesis of mineral species - this volume embraces such subjects as asbestiform minerals, minerals found in caves and in living beings, and gems and gemology. It includes current data on the latest in our geological inventories - lunar minerals. It describes the properties, characteristics, and uses of industrial resources such as abrasive materials and Portland cement. A directory will guide traveling mineralogists to the major mineralogical museums of the world, with their special interests noted. Clear technical illustrations supplement the text throughout.
To help the student and professional find particular information there are a comprehensive subject index, extensive cross-references of related topics (whether in this volume or others in the series), and reference lists to background information and detailed advanced treatment of all topics.
The Encyclopedia of Mineralogy is a valuable reference and source for professionals in all geological sciences, for science teachers at all levels, for collectors and `rock hounds', and for all who are curious about the minerals on earth or those brought back from outer space.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Encyclopedia of Mineralogy
Authors: Keith Frye
Series Title: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-30720-6
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 1983
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-87933-184-9Published: 31 December 1981
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-30720-6Published: 21 September 2006
Series ISSN: 1388-4360
Series E-ISSN: 1871-756X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 794
Topics: Mineral Resources