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"An Elementary Introduction To The Knowledge Of Mineralogy: Including Some Account Mineral Elements And Constituents; Explanations Of Terms In Common Use; Brief Accounts Of Minerals, And Of The Places And Circumstances In Which They Are Found. Designed For The Use Of The Student" by William Phillips. This early-19th-century primer is an accessible introduction to mineralogy and geology aimed at the beginner. William Phillips explains the aims: to present familiar language and practical descriptions and to awaken interest in the subject; the book includes explanations of about one hundred terms, an outline of minerals and their constituents, and an account of mineral locations and geological contexts. It surveys the structure of the earth, discusses primitive and secondary rocks, veins, gangue, and habitat, and emphasizes the unity of mineralogy with chemistry and geology. The work comprises a progression through earths (silicon dioxide, alumine, lime, magnesia, and other earths) and their salts, followed by an enumeration of the metallic ores and aggregate minerals, with concise descriptions of several hundred minerals, including quartz, chalcedony, opal, malachite, corundum, calcite, and many rare constituents. The text also features an introduction, glossary of terms, and a list of 19th-century references. It is designed to be a first step for the student, balancing practical identification with foundational theory.
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