An Introduction to the Study of Mineralogy [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2014] CUMHUR AYDINALP

An Introduction to the Study of Mineralogy......Page 2 ©......Page 3 Contents......Page 5 Preface......Page 7 1 An Introduction to Mineralogy......Page 9 2 Mineral and Organic Matter Characterization of Density Fractions of Basaltand Granite-Derived Soils in Montane California......Page 23 3 Cation Distribution and Equilibration Temperature of Amphiboles from the Sittampundi Complex, South India......Page 47 4 Microstructure – Hydro-Mechanical Property Relationship in Clay Dominant Soils......Page 59 5 Pathways for Quantitative Analysis by X-Ray Diffraction......Page 81 6 Mineralogy of Basaltic Material on the Minor Bodies of Our Solar System......Page 101 7 A Review of Pathological Biomineral Analysis Techniques and Classification Schemes......Page 131 An Introduction to the Study of Mineralogy is a collection of papers that can be easily understood by a wide variety of readers, whether they wish to use it in their work, or simply to extend their knowledge. It is unique in that it presents a broad view of the mineralogy field. The book is intended for chemists, physicists, engineers, and the students of geology, geophysics, and soil science, but it will also be invaluable to the more advanced students of mineralogy who are looking for a concise revision guide