The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana. 1837-1868. Descriptive Mineralogy: App.1
- 92 pages
- 4 hours of reading
An update to the classic reference work on mineralogy, first published in 1837. Includes new data on more than eight hundred minerals, as well as revisions and corrections to previous entries. Features detailed descriptions of mineral properties, crystal structures, chemical composition, and other characteristics, as well as extensive reference materials and indices.
This seminal work of mineralogy provides a detailed and authoritative description of the mineralogical properties of more than 600 different minerals. Written by two of the most prominent mineralogists of the nineteenth century, the book is an essential reference for geologists, mineralogists, and anyone with an interest in the composition and structure of the earth's crust.