The classic in the field since 1848, this extraordinary reference offers readers unsurpassed coverage of mineralogy and crystallography. The book is known for integrating complete coverage of concepts and principles with a more systematic and descriptive treatment of mineralogy. The revised edition now includes a CD-ROM to let readers see the minerals and crystals, while also viewing chemical composition, symmetry, and morphological crystallography.
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Not for the light of heart.,
This review is from: Manual of Mineral Science (Manual of Mineralogy) (Hardcover)
This is a great book for those who want a very in depth and comprehensive understanding of mineralogy. However, with no prior knowledge in chemistry or geology this book is very hard to understand. It is also very hard to read. It does not flow and is very analytical. It does have so very useful things though. It has a description and breakdown of most minerals and a great mineral index. If your serious and have prior background, get it.
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Mineralogy again?,
This review is from: Manual of Mineral Science (Manual of Mineralogy) (Hardcover)
I purchased this book, the 23rd edition, after having been forced to use the 19th edition of Hurlbut & Klein while a student at Baylor University. Most mineralogy Professors love to draw and derive axial ratios for all the mineral classes, and I was surprised to discover that axial ratios are not discussed to a great degree in this edition. I now know why my Mineralogy Professor lectured from MINERALOGY FOR STUDENTS (1981); a book I wish I had way back then (that guy loved to keep it hidden from view, and why he did not make it available to his students I will never understand). The figures and diagrams still leave much to be desired and the writing style is confussing, but not as bad as the 19th edition, and that useless symmetry content section is still in this edition. Other geologist told me that the book is an improvement on previous attempts, but after spending time reading the new book, my opion has not changed about this Mineralogy text book. This is the worst mineralogy text book that one can purchase. The authors just shifted a few things around, cleared up mistakes, redrew diagrams, and added/deleted a chapter or two. It is not a text book I recommend for the use in a mineralogy course. Can anyone tell me that there is a better book than MINERALOGY FOR STUDENTS by Battey and Ping?
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This review is from: Manual of Mineral Science (Manual of Mineralogy) (Hardcover)
This new edition has made several improvements over the last one. The organization is clearer and better prepared. This book provides a better explanation and more detailed examples than other books of this type. The CD is a great asset for readers in comprehending the heirarchy of crystal organization and provides better visualization of the three-dimensional aspects of the various crystal forms and structures.
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diagnostic features, similar species, natural zeolites, sulfide mineralogy, solid solution mechanisms, twisted tetrahedra, horizontal crystallographic axes, bohedral cell, luster vitreous, perovskite structure type, pseudohexagonal twins, complete solid solution series, orthopyroxene series, hexoctahedral class, acute bisectrix figure, space group elements, motif units, deltoid dodecahedron, dihexagonal dipyramid, assemblage diagrams, notable localities, amphibole structure, rhombic dipyramid, omission solid solution, symmetry content Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Physical Properties, Mineralogical Society of America, United States, Harvard Mineralogical Museum, American Mineralogist, New Jersey, North Carolina, New Mexico, Jeff Scovil, South Africa, Ural Mountains, Cambridge University Press, Czech Republic, Minas Gerais, Oxford University Press, Lake Superior, San Francisco, South Dakota, Scientific American, Remarks Crystal System, American Scientist, Sri Lanka, Western Australia, International Union of Crystallography Browse Sample Pages:
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diagnostic features, similar species, natural zeolites, sulfide mineralogy, solid solution mechanisms, twisted tetrahedra, horizontal crystallographic axes, bohedral cell, luster vitreous, perovskite structure type, pseudohexagonal twins, complete solid solution series, orthopyroxene series, hexoctahedral class, acute bisectrix figure, space group elements, motif units, deltoid dodecahedron, dihexagonal dipyramid, assemblage diagrams, notable localities, amphibole structure, rhombic dipyramid, omission solid solution, symmetry content Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Physical Properties, Mineralogical Society of America, United States, Harvard Mineralogical Museum, American Mineralogist, New Jersey, North Carolina, New Mexico, Jeff Scovil, South Africa, Ural Mountains, Cambridge University Press, Czech Republic, Minas Gerais, Oxford University Press, Lake Superior, San Francisco, South Dakota, Scientific American, Remarks Crystal System, American Scientist, Sri Lanka, Western Australia, International Union of Crystallography Browse Sample Pages:
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- Modern Algebra: An Introduction by John R. Durbin in Back Matter
- Biological Physics of the Developing Embryo by Gabor Forgacs in Back Matter
- Ionic Compounds: Applications of Chemistry to Mineralogy by Claude H. Yoder in Back Matter
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