The complete encyclopedia of minerals : description of over 600 minerals from around the world

Cover......Page 1 THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MINERALS......Page 3 Contents......Page 5 Introduction......Page 7 1. Elements......Page 9 2. Sulphides......Page 19 3. Halides......Page 67 4. Oxides......Page 75 5. Carbonates......Page 113 6. Borates......Page 129 7. Sulfates......Page 135 8. Phosphates......Page 153 9. Silicates......Page 195 10. Organic compounds......Page 283 11. Rocks, meteorites and tektites......Page 287 Recommended literature......Page 293 Index......Page 295 Bacr......Page 299 This book comprises over 600 mineral species and varieties, arranged according the mineralogical system. All species and varieties described are pictured on one or more photographs A reference to more than 600 minerals, with color photographs of each type and an explanation of their forms and properties