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Introduction to Mineralogy [Hardcover]

William D. Nesse (Author)

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Hardcover: 458 pages
Publisher: OUP USA (4 Nov 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0195106911
ISBN-13: 978-0195106916
Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.8 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 617,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Chemistry > Crystallography & Mineralogy
- #41 in Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Geology > Geochemistry
- #42 in Books > Science & Nature > Chemistry > Geochemistry

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"A fine text, as good as Hurlbut and Klein's published by Wiley, and at a lesser cost! The latter is important, especially for overseas universities like ours!"--Lewis D. Ashmal, RAU, South Africa

"Finally, a book that combines the essentials of crystallography, mineralogy, and optics with complete mineral descriptions and excellent artwork."--Drew Coleman, Boston University

"Contains good coverage of other important topics together with essential optical mineralogy."--Doug Smith, University of Texas at Austin

"Concise and informative."--Harold Stowell, University of Alabama

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal clear, 8 Sep 2007

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A wonderful book. I am a professional chemist with an interest in geology but not working in this field. I learned much more about crystal structures and crystal habits that from my inorganic and structure chemistry studies. Very well written, very clear figures and diagrams. I congratulate the author to a very good job. Too bad the world isn't yet ready for it to become a top ten best seller.

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4.0 out of 5 stars By a 1st year Geologist, 20 Feb 2011

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This review is from: Introduction to Mineralogy: International Edition (Paperback)

Good book, lots of info about lots of the rocks I am looking at (how to identify them by their properties) and info about the groups they are in. Some identifying tables in the back - I have not used them but when I asked a 3rd year they said that there are better/easier ways than using the tables the book provided. Has been useful for me identifying ores. No colour pictures which is sad and a bit unhelpful (I would imagine) when looking at the thin section pictures - there are however many pictures and diagrams.

I like it and think it was worth the money though there are others around that may well be worth a look.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 9 July 2009

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A great book for new entrants to the field, I found it really useful and will probably use it for a long time to keep the basics refreshed.

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