| Description |
256 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Series |
A firefly guide
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Firefly guide.
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| Note |
Originally published: Italy : Mondadori, 2003. |
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Translation of: Minerali. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The science of mineralogy -- The forms of crystals and twinning -- Physical properties -- How minerals are studied -- The environments in which minerals form -- The classification of minerals --Minerals -- Class 1: Native elements -- Class 2: Sulfides and sulfosalts -- Class 3: Halides -- Class 4: Oxides and hydroxides -- Class 5: Carbonates -- Class 6: Borates -- Class 7: Sulfates, chromates, molybdates, tungstates -- Class 8: Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates -- Class 9: Silicates -- Class 10: Organic minerals. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 256) and index. |
| Subject |
Minerals -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Minerals. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
Mineralogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Mineralogy. |
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Minéraux -- Guides, manuels etc. |
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Minéralogie -- Guides, manuels, etc. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Appiani, Roberto.
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| Added Title |
Minerali. English
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| ISBN |
1554070562 |
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9781554070565 |
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