Elements of Mineralogy: Adapted to the Use of Seminaries and Private Students (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Lee Comstock

 
9781333595746: Elements of Mineralogy: Adapted to the Use of Seminaries and Private Students (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book takes a comprehensive look at the study of minerals and provides a system by which they can be identified. The author has endeavored to make the subject accessible by avoiding scientific terms when possible and by simplifying the language used to describe the subject. Organized by chapters, this book covers a wide range of mineralogical topics including external characters, chemical characters, and crystallography. The author begins each chapter by introducing the topic and progresses through increasingly complex concepts, ensuring that the reader has a solid foundation before moving on to more difficult material. This book would be a valuable resource for students, collectors, and anyone with an interest in learning more about mineralogy.

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