Excerpt from Appendixes to the Fifth Edition of Dana's Mineralogy: Appendix I., 1868-1872; Appendix II., 1872-1875; Appendix III., 1875-1882
This Appendix, prepared with the co-operation of Professor dana, is intended as one of a series to be published from time to time. It includes descriptions of 87 minerals an nounced as new, and also some important facts regarding a few old species, published since the appearance of the Mineralogy in 1868.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an appendix offering descriptions and analyses of newly discovered and previously described mineral species. The author explains that the primary focus is on minerals discovered or defined in the years since the initial publication in 1868. In addition to updates on known minerals, there are also descriptions of 87 new minerals, many of which were previously unknown to science. The descriptions include physical and chemical properties of each mineral, allowing scientists and collectors to identify and categorize new species with greater precision. This book contributes significantly to the advancement of mineralogy by documenting recent discoveries and enhancing our understanding of the diversity of the mineral kingdom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334493478_0
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