Webb Robert W Murdoch (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: UsedGood. Hardcover; Division of Mines Bulletin 136; surplus library copy with the us ual stampings; reference number affixed to the spine; fading and edge wear to exterior; bumps to corners and top edges; fading to pages; otherwise in good condition with clean text and tight binding.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Name on front end page, no other marks or writings pages bright and clean, binding sound. Very light wear to spine ends and corners. 452 pp with index. Carefully packaged and shipped in box. C2.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

1 vol In8, reliure cartonnage pleine toile d'édition, de 402 pages. 4 planches couleurs hors texte. Très bon état.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive reference guide to the minerals found in California, with the aim of offering a clear and comprehensive survey of the state's mineral resources. The author meticulously lists occurrences of minerals in California, each entry followed by a concise mineralogical data paragraph, classified in alphabetical order by mineral name with brief mineralogical data for all other minerals listed. Supplementary notes are also included for many of the mineral names to provide readers with additional relevant information. This book is a valuable resource for mineralogists, geologists, students of mineralogy and geology, and collectors of minerals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book updates the 1936 edition of the same title and adds information on more than 190 new minerals. The new edition discusses minerals of California in the context of 42 counties, describing their locations and documenting new findings. It also includes new chapters that survey broad classes of minerals, such as silica minerals, silicates, phosphates, and more. Beyond the new geographical information and new minerals not in the earlier edition, the author enhances the bookâs appeal by presenting insights into how minerals form in disparate conditions and introducing principles of chemical bonding, crystallography, and geological processes to help the reader understand the nature of minerals. This book will continue to serve as an invaluable guide to minerals for professionals and amateurs alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive overview of California's mineral resources. It delves into the diverse geological formations found throughout the state, examining their unique mineral compositions, origins, and significance. The author meticulously documents over 150 distinct minerals, offering detailed descriptions of their physical and chemical properties, occurrence patterns, and historical mining practices. The in-depth exploration of each mineral is accompanied by up-to-date information on recently discovered localities, ensuring the book's relevance for mineral enthusiasts, collectors, and researchers alike. This valuable resource not only serves as a guide to California's mineral wealth but also contributes to the broader understanding of mineral diversity and geological processes that shape our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Excellent condition, has library tag information inside cover and small label on spine. We ship daily from Oregon.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book extensively catalogs and annotates the minerals found in California, listing over 600 mineral species and including descriptions of nearly 3,500 mineral occurrences. The author approached this Herculean task by scrutinizing all information included in volumes covering 1866-1954 and reviewing publications from the past decade. New entries, as well as additions to the literature, reported for the decade 1954-1964, are included and over 70 species have been added to the catalog. New sections have been added, including tributes to serious students of California mineralogy and a chapter on the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. The book is intended to provide for the interests of both laymen and scientists. The result of the author's dedication and research is a historical as well as a scientific record of California mineralogy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good condition with wear and markings.