Introduction to Clay Minerals: Chemistry, origins, uses and environmental significance (Routledge Geography and Envirmnt)

Introduction to Clay Minerals is designed to give a detailed, concise and clear introduction to clay mineralogy. Using the information presented here, one should be able to understand clays and their mineralogy, their uses and importance in modern life. Front Matter....Pages i-ix The clay perspective....Pages 1-11 Tools....Pages 12-40 Clays as minerals....Pages 41-100 Origin of clays....Pages 101-163 Uses of clays....Pages 164-176 Clays in the environment....Pages 177-195 Back Matter....Pages 196-198