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Following in the tradition of the "System of Mineralogy" introduced by Wiley in 1837, this one-of-a-kind reference brings mineralogy into the 21st century. It describes all of the over 3700 recognized mineral species. New features include emphasis on mineral structure, presenting descriptions of all the important species. New specially commissioned structure diagrams describe all the important mineral groups. All homologous species are classified and all polymorphic forms identified. Compact and convenient in one volume, it offers exceptional coverage on where minerals can be found and accurate, up-to-date references.
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Like the original 1837 edition, this latest volume by five co-editors is presented in the context of changing ideas about the nature, properties, relationships, genesis, and uses of mineral species. It is noted that the number of minerals covered has doubled since the last edition (1944). For students in materials science, solid-state physics, inorganic chemistry, biology, and other fields closely allied with mineralogy, subject coverage includes: natural elements and alloys, oxides, halogenides, carbonates, sulfates, nesosilicates, cyclosilicates, inosilicates, phyllosilicates, and tektosilicates. Also features appended listings of new minerals, and mineral names in alphabetical and numerical order. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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