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An Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals

An Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals
By W.A. Deer, Prof R.A. Howie, Prof J. Zussman

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This revised edition has entailed a thorough re-writing of the text, taking account of the impressive advances that have been made in all aspects of earth sciences, particularly mineralogy, over the recent years.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #66442 in Books
  • Published on: 1992-05-26
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 712 pages

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excellent student textbook5
Some of the 696 pages were beyond me, but the majority of the content was excellent background material for an undergraduate course. The indexing and cross-referencing are good. The organisation is good, with a consistent approach to subdivision of material. The major divisions are Ortho- and ring- silicates, Chain silicates, sheet silicates, framework silicates, non-silcates. Choosing chlorite as a typical example, the subdivisions are (general summary table of properties, 14- line general introduction), structure, chemistry, optical and physical properties, distinguishing features, paragenisis (metamorphic, igneous, sedementary rocks). This description of chlorite is supplemented with two tables and seven diagrams. I have found answers to nearly all my questions relating to the study of minerals, on an undergraduate course.

Undergrad Geology5
After recently starting a geology course at Uni, we were given a reading list. This book was not on the list, but I thought it sounded pretty good. I am glad I got it and prefer it to the similar book which was recommended- 'introduction to mineralogy' by Nesse. Although it is a tenner dearer, this book contains a lot more about each individual minerals and is a more comprehensive book overall compared to intro to mineralogy. Anything and everything you need to learn mineralogy at undergrad level. The only thing I would day about this book is that there are no real introductions or explanations before the book jumps straight into mineral properties, so it may be hard to understand for someone who hasn't read into the basics of mineralogy yet.