A Text-Book of Important Minerals and Rocks: With Tables for the Determination of Minerals (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. E. Tillman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266235174 ISBN 13: 9780266235170

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Master the essentials of minerals and rocks with a practical, table‑driven guide.

This classic text presents the important minerals, the principal rock types, and a ready‑to‑use set of tables for mineral determination, all designed for clear, accessible study.

Structured to meet the needs of students and instructors, the book combines concise chapters on crystallography, physical and chemical properties, and descriptive mineralogy with compact, field‑readable tables. It emphasizes practical examination and comparison of specimens, making it a reliable companion for laboratory work and classroom use.

The work is organized in two parts: the first covers important minerals and common rocks, while the second presents a complete set of tables to guide mineral determination. It reflects a long tradition of classroom testing and lab demonstration, including guidance tailored to the needs of military academy students.

• Learn fundamental crystallography, crystal forms, and mineral properties.
• Use consolidated tables to identify minerals through tests and characteristics.
• Explore common rock types and their mineral makeup for a practical geology overview.
• Apply the material to laboratory work and general study of mineralogy and petrography.

Ideal for students of geology, mineralogy, and rock classification, as well as anyone seeking a compact, classroom‑ready reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266235174
• ISBN 13: 9780266235170
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 189