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Minerals Their Constitution and Origin

Authors

Hans-Rudolf Wenk
, University of California, Berkeley,
Andrey Bulakh
, St Petersburg State University
Published 2016

Description

The new edition of this popular textbook, once again, provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists. Designed for use on one- or two-semester courses, this second edition has been thoughtfully reorganised, making it more accessible to students, whilst still being suitable for an advanced mineralogy course. Additions include expanded introductions to many chapters, a new introductory chapter on crystal chemistry, revised figures, and an extended plates section containing beautiful colour photographs. Text boxes include historical background and…

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Key features

  • Divided into six parts, the book covers a wide range of topics, from the classification of minerals and structure of crystals, to the physics of minerals and how they form in the natural environment
  • Emphasis is placed on linking minerals to broader geological processes, to show students the wider applications of mineral science
  • The authors convey the importance of minerals within our everyday lives and their economic value, illustrating the practical significance of mineralogy

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316226889
  • Subjects Earth and Environmental Sciences,Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 04 January 2016
    • ISBN: 9781107514041
    • Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
    • Weight: 1.41kg
    • Contains: 525 b/w illus. 181 colour illus. 100 tables
    • Page extent: 640 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 09 January 2017
    • ISBN: 9781107106260
    • Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
    • Weight: 1.58kg
    • Contains: 525 b/w illus. 181 colour illus. 100 tables
    • Page extent: 672 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 25 September 2020
    • ISBN: 9781316226889

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