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Mineralogy: Concepts, Descriptions, Determinations serves as an essential guide for the undergraduate student embarking on the scientific study of minerals. Providing a comprehensive foundation, this text explores minerals as natural crystalline solids that document the chemical and physical history of the Earth’s crust. The authors meticulously explain the principles of crystallography, the chemistry of minerals as a component of solid-state chemistry, and the physical properties that define mineral specimens.
Beyond mere identification, the book encourages readers to interpret geological phenomena and understand the genesis of minerals within diverse environments, from magmatic to sedimentary processes. With clear explanations of atomic structure, isomorphism, and polymorphism, the work bridges the gap between laboratory analysis and field observations. Featuring a logical framework for identification, detailed descriptions of approximately 200 minerals, and practical determinative tables, this book equips students and enthusiasts alike with the tools to examine unknowns and appreciate the evidence minerals bear for the interpretation of Earth’s history. It is a fundamental resource for anyone seeking a rigorous introduction to the fascinating science of mineralogy, written with clarity and scientific precision.
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