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The definitive resource for mineral collectors, this comprehensive book describes the structural relationships among orthosilicateminerals, known for their hardness and brilliant colors, and the geological conditions that create prized specimens. It is illustrated with nearly 500 structure diagrams, color photos, and electron micrographs that will help collectors appreciate the minerals already in their collection, build a collection with greater depth, and find additional information. A web link allows readers to view the crystal structuresin three dimensions for a richer appreciation of their details, and an extensive bibliography includes easily accessible references ranging from foundational literature to reports on current scientific research.
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About the Author
Robert J. Lauf holds a PhD in metallurgical engineering and has conducted wide-ranging scientific research in fields ranging from nuclear fuel to microwave processing and biomineralization. He has been granted over forty US patents and has written 14 books on mineralogy for the collector.
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- PublisherSchiffer
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 0764352865
- ISBN 13 9780764352867
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages240
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