Among rock-forming minerals, the vesuvianite group is best known through the many colorful crystals collected at the Jeffrey quarry, in Asbestos, Canada. Spectacular finds in China and Pakistan have added interest in this mineral group. The detailed text begins with an explanation of the chemistry and taxonomy of the group and a discussion of ongoing research into problems such as color, structure, and optically anomalous crystals. A section on their formation and geochemistry explains the kinds of environments where vesuvianites are formed. Each mineral has a detailed entry for information on important localities. Over 90 full-color photos show what good specimens look like and which minerals to expect to find associated with vesuvianites. Anyone with a passion for minerals will find this book fascinating.
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Richly illustrated, up-to-date guide to a complex mineral groupPuts scientific concepts in a form that readers can understandFirst book devoted exclusively to vesuvianites for the mineral collector

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780764332159
Publisert
2009-02-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Vekt
544 gr
Høyde
279 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
96

Forfatter

Biographical note

Robert Lauf has been collecting and writing about minerals for years. He has written several previous books in a series on minerals with Schiffer Publishing.