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A Handbook of Minerals, Crystals, Rocks and Ores (Hardback, P.O. Alexander)

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A Handbook of Minerals, Crystals, Rocks and Ores by P.O. Alexander is an essential resource for geologists, mineralogists, and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive hardback book is divided into four distinct sections covering minerals, crystals, rocks, and ores. The first section delves into the structure and composition of the Earth, highlighting its diverse mineralogy, classification, and the fascinating names given to these natural treasures. The heart of this handbook lies in crystal chemistry, detailing the atoms and ions that form various minerals, emphasizing why only specific combinations of chemical compounds yield naturally occurring minerals. Moreover, the text addresses the physical and optical properties of minerals crucial for identification, both in hand specimens and microscopic examination. The following sections cover basic concepts of crystallography, the rock cycle, and types of rocks, while concluding with valuable insights into ore minerals and the global mineral industry, especially focusing on Indian mineral deposits. This book is a must-have for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Earth’s geological materials, their properties, and their applications.

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Features Description
Accessible Format Hardback edition allows for durability and ease of use.
Comprehensive Content Covers minerals, crystals, rocks, and ores in a structured format.
In-depth Analysis Explains mineral classification, crystallography, and ore genesis.
Illustrative Examples Contains detailed explanations and examples for practical understanding.
Global Context Discusses mineral deposits with a focus on Indian mineral resources.
Attributes Description
Product Title A Handbook of Minerals, Crystals, Rocks and Ores
Author P.O. Alexander
Format Hardback
Total Sections Four: Minerals, Crystals, Rocks, Ores
Chapter Count Over 30 chapters covering essential topics
Publisher Information Detailed publication information not specified.
Target Audience Geologists, mineralogists, students, and mineral enthusiasts
Purpose Educational and reference guide to earth materials

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Country of Origin: India

The book is divided into four sections, minerals, crystals, rocks and ores. Section A incorporates nine chapterss, begins with presenting salient features of the earth--its structure and composition. The second Minerals and Mineralogy briefly tells about their diversity and their categorisation and introduces the interesting way they are named. Crystal chemistry the third is the heart and soul of mineralogy and deals in somewhat details about the building blocks of minerals -atoms and ions and the way they form diverse types of minerals are. It tries to tell why every combination of chemical compounds cannot result into a naturally occurring mineral.
The fourth and fifth s deal with Properties of Minerals, physical and optical. The section describe various physical properties that are helpful in the identification both in hand specimens and as thin section under the microscope. 
Section I - Minerals: 01: The earth, 02: Minerals and mineralogy, 03: Elements of crystal chemistry, 04: Physical properties of minerals, 05: Optical properties of minerals, 06: Minerals: their classification and occurrence, 07: The silicate minerals, 08: The non-silicate minerals, 09: Mineral uses Section II - Crystals: 01: Introduction, 02: Elements of crystallography, 03: The six crystal systems, 04: Preliminary ideas on stereographic projection and x-ray crystallography Section III - Rocks: 01: Introduction, 02: Igneous rocks, 03: Sedimentary rocks, 04: Metamorphic rocks, 05: The rock cycle. Section IV - Ores: 01: Ore minerals, 02: Genesis of ore deposits, 03: Mineral deposits and global tectonics, 04: Indian mineral deposits, 05: Indian mineral industry: Some facts and figures.

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A Handbook of Minerals, Crystals, Rocks and Ores (Hardback, P.O. Alexander)

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