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

Cover......Page p0001.djvu THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MINERALS......Page p0003.djvu Contents......Page p0005.djvu Introduction......Page p0007.djvu 1. Elements ......Page p0009.djvu 2. Sulphides ......Page p0019.djvu 3. Halides ......Page p0067.djvu 4. Oxides ......Page p0075.djvu 5. Carbonates ......Page p0113.djvu 6. Borates......Page p0129.djvu 7. Sulfates......Page p0135.djvu 8. Phosphates......Page p0153.djvu 9. Silicates ......Page p0195.djvu 10. Organic compounds......Page p0283.djvu 11. Rocks, meteorites and tektites ......Page p0287.djvu Recommended literature ......Page p0293.djvu Index......Page p0295.djvu Bacr......Page p0299.djvu 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