Crystals (British Museum Natural History) - Softcover

Mercer, Ian

9780674179141: Crystals (British Museum Natural History)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0674179145 ISBN 13: 9780674179141

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 1990

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Describes the structure and composition of crystals, how they grow, and their many uses

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This short paperback dealing with this perennially popular topic is not only a visual treat but also a succinct compendium of the fundamentals of crystallography and crystal lore...[illustrated with] strikingly beautiful pictures in full color...This handy introductory reference book makes an ideal gift for student and science instructor alike. (George B. Kauffman Journal of Chemical Education)

Crystals is...unusually pleasing, a scientifically written book for young people (and nonspecialists)...[It is] filled with excellent full-color photographs, along with explanatory line drawings. A well-written text complements the photographs. (J. R. Greggs Canadian Mineralogist)

This handsome publication packs a great deal of information into a 60-page paperback. The photographs are clear, exceptionally beautiful, and range from a shot through the polarizing microscope to a dramatic view of molten basalt. Many of the pages carry informative colored illustrations that show crystal lattices, crystal systems, and atomic structures...All in all, this most interesting book contains many useful lessons in science and is a pleasure to read. (Sheila Marshall Science and Children)

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