Comprehensive and up-to-date, this revised introductory text presents a balanced treatment of basic concepts in mineralogy and descriptive discussions of about 200 of the most common minerals. New in this 20th Edition are a more simplified approach to crystal morphology, a chapter on internal order and structure, a new chapter on gem minerals with four color plates, and revisions throughout the text which reflect a more quantitative approach.

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The classic in the field since 1848, this extraordinary reference offers readers unsurpassed coverage of mineralogy and crystallography. The book is known for it's complete coverage of concepts and principles with along a more systematic and descriptive treatment of mineralogy. The revised edition now includes a CD-ROM to let readers see the minerals and crystals, while also viewing chemical composition, symmetry, and morphological crystallography.

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