Minerals In Rock Sections: The Practical Methods Of Identifying Minerals In Rock Sections With The Microscope (1898)

""Minerals in Rock Sections"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Lea McIlvaine Luquer in 1898. The book provides practical methods for identifying minerals in rock sections using a microscope. It covers a wide range of topics related to mineralogy, including crystallography, optical properties, and chemical composition. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of mineral identification. The author provides detailed descriptions of various mineral species, along with their physical and optical properties. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification process. Overall, ""Minerals in Rock Sections"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in mineralogy or geology, and it remains a valuable reference book for researchers and students alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.