Minerals Of The World

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781402753398

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Minerals of the World by Walter Schumann Pdf

It's the classic work revised and updated! Identify over 500 of the most collectible minerals quickly and easily with this fully photographed field guide. And this new reissue makes identification easier, with new cleavability ratings for each entry alongside the handy classifications based on streak colour, Mohs' hardness and specific gravity. A complete introductory discussion of mineral forms and properties explains the essential criteria for recognition, and each of the hundreds of minerals (from Ankerite to Zinwaldite) is accompanied by information on its fracture, luster, chemical formula, aggregates, distinguishing characteristics and localities.

Author : David J. Vaughan
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199682843

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Minerals by David J. Vaughan Pdf

The Earth contains a vast array of minerals, many with highly complex arrangements of atoms of several elements. David Vaughan explores the structure of minerals, the conditions under which they form and transform, their properties, and their interaction with microbes, as well as their importance in human health.

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Minerals
ISBN : OCLC:1237510637

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The Illustrated Guide to Minerals of the World by John Farndon Pdf

Author : Carol A. Hill,Paolo Forti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015039886919

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Cave Minerals of the World by Carol A. Hill,Paolo Forti Pdf

Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465494511

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My Book of Rocks and Minerals by Devin Dennie Pdf

A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Author : Ole Johnsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 069109537X

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Minerals of the World by Ole Johnsen Pdf

Describes more than five hundred minerals, providing such information as the mineral's crystallography, chemical properties, occurence, and names and varieties.

Author : Petr Korbel,Milan Novák
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Crystallography
ISBN : 9036615062

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The Complete Encyclopedia of Minerals by Petr Korbel,Milan Novák Pdf

A reference to more than six hundred minerals, with color photographs of each type and an explanation of their forms and properties.

Author : Stuart L. Schneider
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0764325442

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The World of Fluorescent Minerals by Stuart L. Schneider Pdf

A sweeping survey of the fluorescent minerals of the world shown both in daylight and under the ultraviolet light. Written for the collector and the merely curious, this pictorial reference will capture your attention with its 825 color photos and informative text. It is an essential source for enjoying and identifying fluorescent minerals.

Author : William B. Rice
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781433390821

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The World of Rocks & Minerals by William B. Rice Pdf

There are many different kinds of rocks. But rocks have many things in common, too. All rocks are solid, are made naturally, and are made up of groups of smaller particles and minerals that are stuck together. There are three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Rocks have been used to make buildings, walls, and roads. In the form of fossils, rocks have taught us many things about the kinds of plants and animals that have lived on Earth.

Author : Peter Bancroft
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Crystals
ISBN : UCSD:31822021420369

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The World's Finest Minerals and Crystals by Peter Bancroft Pdf

Rare specimens of minerals and crystals from private and public collections are depicted in color plates and descriptive notes.

Author : William Alexander Deer,Robert Andrew Howie,J. Zussman
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 1862392595

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Rock Forming Minerals by William Alexander Deer,Robert Andrew Howie,J. Zussman Pdf

This extensive revision deals with the minerals talc, pyrophyllite, chlorite, serpentine, stilpnomelane, zussmanite, prehnite and apophyllite. The text has been completely rewritten and very much expanded to take account of the many advances that have been made in all aspects of the Earth sciences, not least mineralogy. Each chapter is headed by a brief tabulation of mineral data and ends with full references. Crystal structures are described and illustrated, followed by discussion of structural information gained from spectroscopic as well as X-ray and electron-optic methods. Chemical sections include many analyses and structural formulae, phase relations, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary geochemistry, alteration and weathering. Examples are given of a range of mineral parageneses. Correlation between the various aspects of mineralogy are emphasized in order to provide a scientific understanding of minerals as well as their description and identification. So great has been the expansion of research on layered silicates that a separate volume (3A, 2003) was devoted entirely to micas and another (3C), entirely for clay minerals will also be published. Rock-Forming Minerals is an essential reference work for professionals, researchers and postgraduate students in Earth science and related fields in chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental and soil sciences.

Author : Dana Meachen Rau
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781602795792

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Rocks and Minerals by Dana Meachen Rau Pdf

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Rocks and Minerals, provide background on rocks and minerals, what they are and how they form, how rocks change, and the uses of rocks and minerals.

Author : Ra Bonewitz
Publisher : DK Nature Guide
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Geology
ISBN : 1405375868

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Rocks and Minerals by Ra Bonewitz Pdf

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Author : Mirko Vaněček
Publisher : Elsevier Science & Technology
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Industrial minerals
ISBN : UCSD:31822016456923

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Mineral Deposits of the World by Mirko Vaněček Pdf

Hardbound. This overview of the world's mineral deposits lists the metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits according to continents, subdividing the latter with respect to regional metallogenic zones. The introductory chapters summarize present knowledge of the basic concepts of the geologic structure and the evolution of the continents and oceans. The description of the essential metallogenic units has been complemented by main aspects of the development of global metallogeny in time and space. The characteristics of the world's mineral wealth have been supplemented with basic data on the amount, extent and manner of using these mineral resources. Economic geologists will find this volume of interest.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Earth Resources,Committee on Critical Mineral Impacts of the U.S. Economy
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309112826

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Minerals, Critical Minerals, and the U.S. Economy by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Earth Resources,Committee on Critical Mineral Impacts of the U.S. Economy Pdf

Minerals are part of virtually every product we use. Common examples include copper used in electrical wiring and titanium used to make airplane frames and paint pigments. The Information Age has ushered in a number of new mineral uses in a number of products including cell phones (e.g., tantalum) and liquid crystal displays (e.g., indium). For some minerals, such as the platinum group metals used to make cataytic converters in cars, there is no substitute. If the supply of any given mineral were to become restricted, consumers and sectors of the U.S. economy could be significantly affected. Risks to minerals supplies can include a sudden increase in demand or the possibility that natural ores can be exhausted or become too difficult to extract. Minerals are more vulnerable to supply restrictions if they come from a limited number of mines, mining companies, or nations. Baseline information on minerals is currently collected at the federal level, but no established methodology has existed to identify potentially critical minerals. This book develops such a methodology and suggests an enhanced federal initiative to collect and analyze the additional data needed to support this type of tool.