Ionic Compounds: Applications of Chemistry to Mineralogy [Paperback]

Claude H. Yoder (Author)

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Publication Date: October 6, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0471740462 | ISBN-13: 978-0471740469 | Edition: 1

A practical introduction to ionic compounds for both mineralogists and chemists, this book bridges the two disciplines. It explains the fundamental principles of the structure and bonding in minerals, and emphasizes the relationship of structure at the atomic level to the symmetry and properties of crystals. This is a great reference for those interested in the chemical and crystallographic properties of minerals.

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"…a useful reference for both introductory mineralogy and chemistry students…its greatest application might be for serious mineral collectors." (CHOICE, April 2007)

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An introduction to ionic compounds for both mineralogists and chemists

Mineralogy and chemistry find their paths intertwined in many ways. Minerals afford chemists interesting examples of simple and complex structures, as well as practical applications of bonding, symmetry, and thermodynamics. Concurrently, the relevant chemistry enriches the mineralogist's view with a grasp of such aspects as structure, stability, and reactivity. This introduction to ionic compounds bridges the two disciplines by explaining the concepts that are used by the chemist and mineralogist in their attempts to unravel the mysteries of nature.

The lively style uses questions and answers throughout as a means to both engage the reader and enhance their understanding of the material. Ionic Compounds: Applications of Chemistry to Mineralogy conveys the fundamental principles of the structure and bonding in minerals and emphasizes the relationship of structure at the atomic level to the symmetry and properties of crystals. The book covers:

• Bonding and composition
• Structure of ionic compounds, including close-packing
• The symmetry of crystals
• Factors that affect the symmetry of the unit cell
• Morphology and color
• Chemical properties

Requiring no knowledge of either chemistry or mineralogy beyond the typical secondary school level, Ionic Compounds is an accessible and highly useful reference for both professional scientist, student, and the serious mineral collector who can benefit from a deeper understanding of the chemical and crystallographic properties of minerals.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (October 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471740462
• ISBN-13: 978-0471740469
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 0.5 x 9.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,862,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars oh the irony, December 12, 2011

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ordered this book in august. just got it in the mail on december 11th... the day after i had the final for the class i bought it for!

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4.0 out of 5 stars interesting, November 23, 2008

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Interesting book. Lots of factual information that would likely be a great review but not a lot of basic this is how you do it information. Not many text really get into how something is to be thought about to understand it within the context of the author(s).