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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive study of the feldspars, a group of minerals prevalent in Earth's rocks. The feldspars are examined in light of the latest contributions from top minds in the field, revealing the progress in the field of optical petrography. This book provides an investigation into the physical and optical properties of the feldspars, delving into their chemical compositions and the interrelation of their physical characteristics. The author demonstrates methods of determining these minerals by examining properties such as their twinning, cleavage, and optical orientation. This book will greatly benefit students of optical petrography, advanced collectors of rocks and minerals, and professional petrographers. 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.