The Form and Properties of Crystals
An Introduction to the Study of Minerals and the Use of the Petrological Microscope

Originally published in 1932, this book provides a guide to the elementary principles underlying the examination, measurement and identification of minerals.

A. B. Dale (Author)

9781107456099, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 July 2014

200 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.2 kg

Originally published in 1932, this book provides a guide to the elementary principles underlying the examination, measurement and identification of minerals. The text was designed primarily for students of petrology and chemistry. Numerous illustrative figures and a bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in crystals and the history of science.

Preface
1. The nature of crystals
2. The classification of crystals
3. The internal structure of crystals
4. General physical properties of crystals
5. Optical properties of minerals
6. Methods of investigation of optical properties
Bibliography
Index
End paper.

Subject Areas: History of science [PDX]