Introduction to Mineralogy - Hardcover

Nesse, William D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195106911 ISBN 13: 9780195106916

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, 1999

Synopsis

"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 also outlined. 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" not only provides specific knowledge about minerals but also helps students develop the intellectual tools essential for a solid, scientific education. This comprehensive text is useful for undergraduate students in a wide range of mineralogy courses.

About this title

About the Author

William D. Nesse is Chair and Professor of Geology at the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195106911
• ISBN 13: 9780195106916
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 458