Collectors Guide To The Pyroxene Group

Author : R. J. Lauf
Publisher : Schiffer Earth Science Monogra
ISBN 13 : 9780764334047
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collector's Guide to the Pyroxene Group written by R. J. Lauf and published by Schiffer Earth Science Monogra. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 115 striking color photos display pyroxene group minerals in all their forms and colors. This group of rock-forming minerals is best known to collectors through well-formed diopside crystals from many localities, including in Canada, the northeastern United States, the Alpine regions of Europe, and through the gem-quality spodumene found in pegmatites from California to Pakistan. Spectacular recent finds of diopside in Pakistan, hedenbergite at Dal'negorsk, Russia, and aegirine in Malawi have added to the interest in this mineral group. Several pyroxene species are important in the gem trade, including colored varieties of spodumene (kunzite and hiddenite), green "chrome" diopside, and jadeite, one of the two true jade minerals. The informative text provides an introduction to their formation and geochemistry and a detailed entry for each mineral, including color reference photos. This book is essential for every mineral collector.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1615305823
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Minerals written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their structures and classifications, as well as the physical and chemical attributes that separate one mineral from another.

Author : Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Collection of Gemstones in the Museum of Practical Geology written by Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Collection of Gemstones in the Geological Museum written by Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Connie Manson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bibliography and Index of the Geology and Mineral Resources of Washington, 1963-1980 written by Connie Manson and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : R. J. Lauf
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764332166
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collector's Guide to the Axinite Group written by R. J. Lauf and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The axinite group of rock-formed minerals is well known to collectors through the spectacularly sharp crystals collected in quantity at Dal'negorsk and Puiva in Russia and at Tomas and other localities in Pakistan. Axinites are occasionally cut as gems. This concise monograph provides an up-to-date review of the group, incorporating recent changes to the names of three axinite species. The book is illustrated with over 90 full-color photographs of representative specimens. After a brief introduction, the text provides an explanation of the chemistry and taxonomy of the group and an illustration of the crystal structure and morphologies of real crystals. Detailed entries for each mineral provide information on notable localities and full-color photos wherever possible, so that readers can see what good specimens look like and which minerals one might expect to find in association with axinites. This book is a must for mineral collectors everywhere.

Author : British Museum (Natural History). Department of Mineralogy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Mineral Gallery written by British Museum (Natural History). Department of Mineralogy and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James R. Wilson
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
ISBN 13 : 1557913366
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Localities of Utah written by James R. Wilson and published by Utah Geological Survey. This book was released on 1995 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Maine Mineral Localities written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : British Museum (Natural History). Department of Mineralogy
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
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Download or read book A Guide to the Collection of Meteorites written by British Museum (Natural History). Department of Mineralogy and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: