Minerals of the World

ISBN: 9780691095370

出版社: Princeton Univ Pr

出版年: 2002-5

页数: 440

定价: $ 31.58

装帧: Pap

内容简介

"Minerals of the World" is an attractive and up-to-date guide to more than 500 minerals treated with examples from around the world. The succinct text - covering crystallography, physical properties, chemical properties, names and varieties, structure, diagnostic features, and occurrence - and the discussion of less common minerals not found in other guides make this an invaluable resource. With over 600 exquisite color photographs and crystallographic diagrams, this book is unequalled. It is set to become the field guide of choice for mineral collectors and students of mineralogy. This is the most up-to-date popular guide to minerals available. This text provides a tabular overview of common minerals and their properties.