Table of Content

Part 1
Chapter 1: Elements and Minerals
Chapter 2: Crystallization and Classification of Minerals
Chapter 3: Mineral Properties: Hand Specimen Mineralogy
Chapter 4: Optical Mineralogy
Chapter 5: Igneous Rocks and Silicate Minerals
Chapter 6: Sedimentary Minerals and Sedimentary Rocks
Chapter 7: Metamorphic Minerals and Metamorphic Rocks
Chapter 8: Ore Deposits and Economic Minerals

Part II: Symmetry, Crystallography, and Atomic Structure
Chapter 9: Crystal Morphology and Symmetry
Chapter 10: Crystallography
Chapter 11: Unit Cells, Points, Lines, and Planes
Chapter 12: X-Ray Diffraction and Mineral Analysis
Chapter 13: Atomic Structure

Part III: Mineral Descriptions
Chapter 14: Descriptions of Minerals
 

Salient Features

• Emphasis is placed on problems encountered in everyday life, including environmental problems.
• Sciences outside of mineralogy, such as petrology and chemistry, are emphasized to place the material in context for students.
• The history and human aspects of mineralogy are discussed by profiling individuals and their contributions.
• Topical boxes relate mineralogy to everyday life, as well as other branches of science.
• Examples are illustrated with photos and color plates.
• Descriptions of minerals are brief and concise.
• Clearly described objectives begin each chapter.
• A Glossary of nearly 1,000 mineralogical terms is provided, and References appear at the end of each chapter.
• "Questions for Thought" appear at the end of each chapter and encourage students to explore further.
• In-depth treatment of Optical Mineralogy is adapted from the very successful "Minerals in Thin Section."