Understanding Minerals and Crystals
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1431700843 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Five Stars" according to Kba. Goes into the chemistry and bonds in minerals and crystals, as well as giving information on the individual materials.
About the Author Professor Bruce Cairncross is head of the geology department at the University of Johannesburg. He is consulting editor for an American journal, Rocks & Minerals, and is an accomplished photographer of minerals and gemstones. . He has an inherent interest in Southern African mineralogy and geology, and his research efforts are aimed at documenting important geological sites and promoting the preservation of the region's mineralogical heritage. He is the author of four books, The Minerals of South Africa, The Manganese Adventure, The Desmond Sacco Collection - Focus on Southern Africa a
This book will be invaluable to those interested in any of the earth sciences, or in mineral/crystal collecting – from academics and students to general enthusiasts.. All are lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs. It examines the nature of atoms and the way they bind together to form minerals with distinctive crystal structures; discusses the nature and classification of these crystals (with a mineral identification key); and offers detailed descriptions of some 80 common and important minerals, including how they were named, their properties, ID pointers, uses and where in the world they are f
. He is the author of four books, The Minerals of South Africa, The Manganese Adventure, The Desmond Sacco Collection - Focus on Southern Africa and the First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa. He has an inherent interest in Southern African mineralogy and geology, and his research efforts are aimed at