Minerals of the world
著者
書誌事項
Minerals of the world
（Princeton field guides）
Princeton University Press, 2015
- : pbk
- タイトル別名
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Mineralernes verden
大学図書館所蔵 全1件
注記
"Originally published under the title: Mineralernes verden"--T.p. verso
Includes index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Minerals of the World is an attractive and up-to-date guide to more than 500 minerals from around the world. The succinct text--covering crystallography, properties, names and varieties, structure, diagnostic features, and occurrence--and the discussion of less common minerals not found in other guides make this an invaluable resource. With over 600 exquisite color photographs and crystallographic diagrams, this book is unequalled. It is set to become the field guide of choice for mineral collectors and students of mineralogy. * The most up-to-date popular guide to minerals available * Text covers crystallography, physical properties, chemical properties, names and varieties, diagnostic features, and occurrence * More than 500 minerals treated with examples from around the world * More than 600 superb color photographs and crystallographic diagrams * Tabular overview of common minerals and their properties
目次
PART I: MINERALOGY AND CRYSTALLOGRAPHY What is a mineral? 11 Mineral names 15 Crystallography 18 Crystal geometry 19 The cubic system 26 The tetragonal system 31 The hexagonal system 34 The trigonal system 37 The orthorhombic system 41 The monoclinic system 43 The triclinic system 45 Formation and growth of crystals 46 The chemical properties of crystals 54 The physical properties of crystals 60 The optical properties of crystals 65 PART II: MINERAL DESCRIPTIONS Native elements 77 Sulphides 93 Halides 129 Oxides and hydroxides 145 Carbonates, nitrates, and borates 183 Sulphates, chromates, molydates, and tungstates 209 Phosphates, arsenates, and vanadates 227 Silicates 249 Nesosilicates 253 Sorosilicates 275 Cyclosilicates 287 Inosilicates 299 Phyllosilicates 331 Tectosilicates 354 Organic minerals 395 PART III: TABLES Common minerals and their properties 397 Table 1. Minerals with metallic or submetallic lustre 398 Table 2. Minerals with non-metallic lustre 402 The Periodic Table of the Elements 421 Symbols and atomic numbres of selected elements 422 Glossary 423 Index 429
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