An Elementary Treatise On Quartz And Opal: Including Their Varieties, With A Notice Of The Principal Foreign And British Localities In Which They Occu

By George William Traill

Book Overview

""An Elementary Treatise On Quartz And Opal"" is a book written by George William Traill in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive overview of quartz and opal, including their various types and forms. It also discusses the main foreign and British locations where these minerals occur. The author covers the physical and chemical properties of quartz and opal, as well as their uses in industry and jewelry. The book is intended for students, collectors, and anyone interested in geology or mineralogy. It is written in an easy-to-understand language and includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in comprehension. Overall, ""An Elementary Treatise On Quartz And Opal"" is an informative guide to these fascinating minerals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164568949
• ISBN13: 9781164568940
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"