The Blowpipe Characters Of Minerals: Deduced From The Original Observations Of Aquilla Smith (1862)

By Robert Henry Scott, Aquilla Smith, Samuel Haughton

Book Overview

The Blowpipe Characters Of Minerals: Deduced From The Original Observations Of Aquilla Smith (1862) is a book written by Aquilla Smith. It is a comprehensive guide to identifying minerals using a blowpipe. The book is based on Smith's original observations and research, and it provides detailed descriptions of the physical and chemical properties of various minerals. The blowpipe is a tool used to heat minerals and observe their reactions, and Smith's book provides detailed instructions on how to use the tool to identify different minerals. The book is organized by mineral type, with chapters dedicated to silicates, carbonates, sulfides, and other types of minerals. The Blowpipe Characters Of Minerals is a valuable resource for geologists, mineralogists, and anyone interested in the study of 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: 1104480816
• ISBN13: 9781104480813
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"