First Appendix to the Sixth Edition of Dana's System of Mineralogy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Salisbury Dana

9780266509387: First Appendix to the Sixth Edition of Dana's System of Mineralogy (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026650938X ISBN 13: 9780266509387

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A concise, practical guide to mineralogy references and new names

This reference work compiles essential bibliographic material on minerals, crystallography, and related topics. It emphasizes brief, sharp entries and clear classification to help researchers locate important papers, new mineral names, and key resources quickly.

This edition presents:

A comprehensive bibliography of major mineralogy sources and journals
An up-to-date list of newly named minerals and their contexts
Explanations of abbreviations, symbols, and common notations used in the field
Historical and technical notes that aid identification and study

Quick access to important papers and recent memoirs in crystallography and mineralogy
Alphabetical and thematic organization for easy browsing
Guidance on abbreviations, symbols, and periodical conventions
Contextual notes tying new names to existing mineral families

Ideal for students, researchers, and collectors who need reliable, survey-level reference material on minerals, their names, and the literature surrounding them. Ideal for readers of scholarly mineralogy and related fields seeking a practical, well‑organised bibliography.

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