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Introduction to Mineralogy Hardcover – 13 August 2011

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The second edition of Introduction to Mineralogy follows the highly successful first edition, which become an overnight market leader. Introduction to Mineralogy consolidates much of the material now covered in traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context. It presents the important traditional content of mineralogy including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral stability, and crystal growth to provide a foundation that enables students to understand the nature and occurrence of minerals. Physical, optical, and X-ray powder diffraction techniques of mineral study are described in detail, and common chemical analytical methods are outlined as well. Detailed descriptions of over 100 common minerals are provided, and the geologic context within which these minerals occur is emphasized. Appendices provide tables and diagrams to help students with mineral identification, using both physical and optical properties. Numerous line drawings, photographs, and photomicrographs help make complex concepts understandable. Introduction to Mineralogy is available with Daniel Schulze's An Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section for a nominal additional fee. NEW TO THIS EDITION: -New 2-color design to clarify information hierarchy and presentation -Expanded selection of mineral photos -Improved presentation of physical properties of minerals in chapter 1 -Updated mineral descriptions -New coverage of minerals and health
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  1. Print length
    448 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Oxford University Press USA
  4. Publication date
    13 August 2011
  5. Dimensions
    27.94 x 3.05 x 22.35 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0199827389
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0199827381
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William D. Nesse is the Chair and Professor of Geology at the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press USA; 2 edition (13 August 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199827389
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199827381
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 27.94 x 3.05 x 22.35 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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CC22
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a book
Reviewed in Canada on 5 August 2022
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It's a book....need I say more, or need you read anymore into it? lol
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Lauren Dunn
5.0 out of 5 stars an amazing book, a must have for anyone studying gemmology
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2015
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an amazing book, a must have for anyone studying gemmology, geology, or minerals. clear descriptions and diagrams and a fantastic resource
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Larousse
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on 9 February 2013
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I am currently in a Mineralogy class and this is the required textbook. So far, it has been a fantastic resource. At first I was very disappointed at its scarcity of pictures (I'm a visual learner) and entirely black and white pages, but I am grateful that the book didn't cost $250, as it most likely would have if the book had been illustrated and printed in color.

I am a third of the way through the class and we have basically read most of the book already. It is easy to read, conversational at times. The parts explaining chemistry are easy to understand, especially if you have already taken Gen Chem, which was a pre-req for my class. The mineral indices in the back are really helpful for looking up identification methods (hand sample, properties, optics) and quick references to the cleavage, crystal classifications, etc for common minerals.

Honestly, I don't have any complaints about this book. Considering there is a wealth of mineral information available on websites such as [...] or [...], this book has just the right amount of information to learn your stuff without being overwhelmed by the endless amount of learning available in the field of mineralogy.

Also, things people don't usually talk about in reviews: this book is about an inch thick, sturdily bound and printed on high stock paper. It will hold up to several semesters in the geology department and it's not so big that you dread taking it to class with you. It's worth buying to keep, new or used, if you're a geology major or a mineralogy enthusiast.
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William H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very intricate
Reviewed in the United States on 16 September 2022
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An excellent book to take for Mineralogy classes and for people curious and interested in learning about the way some rocks form all over the earth and their variety of complex shapes.
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Francesca Furlanetto
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I should have bought it before :)
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