An Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy: Comprising Some Account of the Characters and Elements of Minerals, Explanations of Terms in Common Use, Descriptions of Minerals, With Accou - Hardcover

William Phillips

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266795781 ISBN 13: 9780266795780

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

An Elementary Introduction to Mineralogy offers a clear, practical guide to minerals and their world.

This edition expands on descriptions of minerals, explains common terms, and highlights the places and circumstances in which British minerals are found. It is designed to help students recognize minerals through simple measurements, diagrams, and hands-on observation, with a focus on crystal forms, cleavage, and classification.

This edition emphasizes accessible, student-friendly instruction. It includes updates on how minerals are analyzed and understood, plus guidance on using visual figures to study primary and secondary crystal planes. The text also explains how to approach mineral identification using basic tools and straightforward experiments, making it useful for classroom and cabinet study alike.

• Learn how minerals are described, named, and classified
• See diagrams and notes that illustrate crystal forms and planes
• Explore practical approaches to identification, including simple tests and measurements
• Discover where British minerals are found and how local geology shapes their distribution

Ideal for readers of introductory mineralogy, geology students, and mineral-collecting hobbyists seeking a grounded, hands-on reference for beginners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266795781
• ISBN 13: 9780266795780
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 552