Chemistry of minerals, crystals and gems

The Development Potential of Precambrian Mineral Deposits covers several aspects of Precambrian mineral resource potential and assessment towards mineral exploration and mineral reserves.

Gemmological Instruments deals with the developments in diamond grading equipment and gem testing instruments since the publication of the first edition in 1978.

Research on the Nature of Mineral-Forming Solutions is the first book on the subject of fluid inclusions.

Clays and Clay Minerals documents the proceedings of the 14th National Conference in Berkeley, California.

Clays and Clay Minerals, Volume 5 contains the proceedings of the Seventh National Conference on Clays and Clay Minerals held in Washington, D.

Clays and Clay Minerals, Volume 8 contains the proceedings of the Eighth National Conference on Clays and Clay Minerals held in Norman, Oklahoma, on October 11-14, 1959 and sponsored by the Clay Minerals Committee of the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council in cooperation with the University of Oklahoma.

Annotated Bibliographies of Mineral Deposits in Africa, Asia (Exclusive of the USSR) and Australasia brings together annotated bibliographies of mineral deposits in Africa, Asia (with the exception of the USSR), and Australasia.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

A scientific history of gemstones and crystals around the world.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the creation and composition of diamonds.

Establish a fundamental understanding of the gemstone world with the Dictionary of Gems and Gemology.

Turquoise has been mined on six continents and traded by cultures throughout the world's history, including the Europeans, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, and Southwest Native Americans.

Have the world in your hands with these compact, illustrated natural history guidesFrom red beryls to rubies, pick through Nature Guide Gems, a beautiful guide to earth's most precious stones.

This 2007 book presents a complete nomenclature of metamorphic rock terms for all geoscientists studying metamorphic rocks.

The new edition of this popular textbook once again provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists.

The new edition of this popular textbook once again provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists.

An Introduction to Mineral Sciences explains the principles underlying the modern study of minerals.

An Introduction to Mineral Sciences explains the principles underlying the modern study of minerals.

A comprehensive guide for students and researchers to the physical processes inside volcanoes that control eruption frequency, duration, and size.

A comprehensive guide for students and researchers to the physical processes inside volcanoes that control eruption frequency, duration, and size.

Thoroughly updated to include exciting discoveries from spacecraft missions and laboratory analyses, as well as new teaching resources.

Thoroughly updated to include exciting discoveries from spacecraft missions and laboratory analyses, as well as new teaching resources.

A concise introduction to the mineralogy and petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks for all Earth Science students.

A new edition of a classic text introducing metamorphic rocks and how they form, in full colour and thoroughly updated.

A comprehensive guide to carbon inside Earth – its quantities, movements, forms, origins, changes over time and impact on planetary processes.

A comprehensive guide to carbon inside Earth – its quantities, movements, forms, origins, changes over time and impact on planetary processes.

Fully updated new edition features a new introductory chapter and more end-of-chapter questions, guiding students to a mastery of petrology.

A new edition of a classic text introducing metamorphic rocks and how they form, in full colour and thoroughly updated.

The new edition of Radiogenic Isotope Geology examines revolutionary changes in geochemical thinking, evaluating them in historical context.

The new edition of Radiogenic Isotope Geology examines revolutionary changes in geochemical thinking, evaluating them in historical context.

An overview of state-of-the-art research into properties and possible formation mechanisms of chondrules, by leading cosmochemists and astrophysicists.

A review of the issues surrounding clays in the mineral processing value chain, from mining to processing and waste disposal.

A review of the issues surrounding clays in the mineral processing value chain, from mining to processing and waste disposal.

A comprehensive overview of the evidence for fluid-crystal-liquid (hydromagmatic) interactions in layered intrusions, for academic researchers and professional geologists.

Designed specifically for one-semester courses, this beautifully illustrated textbook explains the key concepts in mineralogy and petrology.

Designed specifically for one-semester courses, this beautifully illustrated textbook explains the key concepts in mineralogy and petrology.

Cassandra Eason's unique directory offers accessible information on more than 150 crystals.

Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums!

This multi-authored handbook is a unique cross-industry resource for formulators and compounders, and an invaluable reference for the producers of formulated commodities and industrial minerals.

This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region.

This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region.

Fossil biomineralizarion in a geologic framework for advanced students and researchers in paleontology, Earth history, evolution, sedimentology, geochemistry, and materials science.

This book provides a self-contained text that introduces the subject from a basic level and then takes the reader through applications of the theory.

Fossil biomineralizarion in a geologic framework for advanced students and researchers in paleontology, Earth history, evolution, sedimentology, geochemistry, and materials science.

A significantly expanded new edition of this practical guide to rock physics and geophysical interpretation for reservoir geophysicists and engineers.