Mineralogical Applications of Crystal Field Theory, Second edition (Cambridge Topics in Mineral Physics and Chemistry)

The new edition of this landmark volume takes into account the vast amount of new spectral data on minerals, and describes a variety of applications of crystal field theory to the earth and planetary sciences. A unique perspective of the second edition is that it highlights the properties of minerals that make them compounds of interest to solid state chemists and physicists. The second edition of this classic book provides an updated look at crystal field theory - one of the simplest models of chemical bonding - and its applications. Crystal field theory provides a link between the visible region spectra and thermodynamic properties of numerous rock-forming minerals and gems that contain the elements iron, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, cobalt, nickel or copper. These elements are major constituents of terrestrial planets and significantly influence their geochemical and geophysical properties. A unique perspective of the second edition is that it highlights the properties of minerals that make them compounds of interest to solid-state chemists and physicists as well as to all earth and planetary scientists. This book will be useful as a textbook for advanced students as well as a valuable reference work for all research workers interested in this subject. Outline Of Crystal Field Theory -- Energy Level Diagrams And Crystal Field Spectra Of Transition Metal Ions -- Measurements Of Absorption Spectra Of Minerals -- Crystal Field Spectra Of Transition Metal Ions In Minerals -- Crystal Chemistry Of Transition Metal-bearing Minerals -- Thermodynamic Properties -- Distribution Of Trace Transition Elements In The Crust -- Optical Specta At Elevated Temperatures And Pressures: Applications To The Mantle -- Reflectance Spectra: Applications To Remote Sensing The Compositions Of Planetary Surfaces -- Covalent Bonding Of The Transition Elements Roger G. Burns. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 478-521) And Index. Crystal field theory is one of several chemical bonding models and one that is applicable solely to the transition metal and lanthanide elements.