Minerals of the World

by Ole Johnsen

Book Overview

Minerals of the World is an attractive and up-to-date guide to more than 500 minerals from around the world. The succinct text--covering crystallography, properties, names and varieties, structure, diagnostic features, and occurrence--and the discussion of less common minerals not found in other guides make this an invaluable resource. With over 600 exquisite color photographs and crystallographic diagrams, this book is unequalled. It is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 069109537X
• ISBN13: 9780691095370
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.2"