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Mineralogy Simplified: Easy Methods of Identifying Minerals, Including Ores, by Means of the Blowpipe, by Flame Reactions, by the Spectroscope, and by Humid Chemical Analysis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henri Erni

 
9780331869170: Mineralogy Simplified: Easy Methods of Identifying Minerals, Including Ores, by Means of the Blowpipe, by Flame Reactions, by the Spectroscope, and by Humid Chemical Analysis (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0331869179 ISBN 13: 9780331869170
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical mineral identification with hands‑on methods you can trust.

This comprehensive guide teaches how to identify minerals and ores using blowpipe analysis, flame tests, spectroscopy, and humid chemical methods.

Aligned with classic techniques, the book presents clear, repeatable steps for testing minerals in the lab and on site. It emphasizes straightforward results over theory, helping readers build reliable identifications from real samples.

Designed for students, technicians, and practicing mineralogists, it combines detailed procedures with practical troubleshooting, so you can work confidently from start to finish.

  • Hands‑on procedures for blowpipe analysis and ignition of mineral samples
  • Flame reactions and color tests to reveal element signatures
  • Spectroscopic approaches and interpretation of spectra for mineral ID
  • Humid chemical analysis methods to complement solid‑state tests

Ideal for readers seeking a practical field and lab resource on mineral identification.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0331869179
ISBN 13 
9780331869170
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
432