Dana's Minerals and How to Study Them (After Edward Salisbury Dana)
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ISBN: 0471156779 / Publisher: Wiley, February 1998
Demonstrates simple methods for identifying minerals, and describes their chemical and physical properties, occurrence, use, and history
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This fourth edition of a 100-year old classic retains many of its original features, offering simple methods for identifying minerals and descriptions of 150 important minerals, listing their chemical and physical properties, occurrence, use, and history. Emphasis is on time-honored methods of mineral study and testing that can be done without sophisticated instruments, although new techniques are described. This edition contains updated material on nomenclature, reflecting changes in the past 50 years, and includes a new chapter on mineral genesis and an appendix listing minerals by specific gravity. Includes b&w and color photos. For hobbyists and beginning students. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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