Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen
Educational Services, New York, 2011, 358 pages.
Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their structures and classifications, as well as the physical and chemical attributes that separate one mineral from another.
The Nature of Minerals.
Mineral Classification and Associations.
Mineral Deposits.
The Silicates.
Micas and Clay Minerals.
Silica Minerals.
Carbonates and Other Minerals.
Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their structures and classifications, as well as the physical and chemical attributes that separate one mineral from another.
The Nature of Minerals.
Mineral Classification and Associations.
Mineral Deposits.
The Silicates.
Micas and Clay Minerals.
Silica Minerals.
Carbonates and Other Minerals.