Introduction to Mineralogy - Hardcover

Nesse, William D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195106911 ISBN 13: 9780195106916

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 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 outlined as well. 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 at University of Northern Colorado.

Review

"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

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0195106911
• ISBN 13: 9780195106916
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 466