Author |
: William Alexander Deer |
Publisher |
: Geological Society of London |
Total Pages |
: 396 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: 189779990X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781897799901 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (0X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rock-forming Minerals by : William Alexander Deer
Download or read book Rock-forming Minerals written by William Alexander Deer and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 1998 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume deals with sulphates, carbonates, phosphates and halides, incorporating recent advances in investigative techniques. Each mineral chapter has sections on structure, chemistry, optical and physical properties, distinguishing features and paragenesis. Chapters are headed with brief tabulations of mineral data and a sketch of optical orientation. Results are included from ocean floor experimentation and deep sea drilling.