About the book
The new edition of this popular textbook, once again, provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists. Designed for use on one or twosemester courses, this second edition has been thoughtfully reorganised, making it more accessible to students, whilst still being suitable for an advanced mineralogy course. Additions include expanded introductions to many chapters, a new introductory chapter on crystal chemistry, revised figures, and an extended plates section containing beautiful colour photographs. Text boxes include historical background and case studies to engage students, and endofchapter questions help them reinforce concepts. With new online resources to support learning and teaching, including laboratory exercises, PowerPoint slides, useful web links and mineral identification tables, this is a sound investment for students in the fields of geology, materials science and environmental science, and a valuable reference for researchers, collectors and anyone interested in minerals.
Editions of Minerals
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107106260
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107514041
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The new edition of this popular textbook, once again, provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists. Designed for use on one or twosemester courses, this second edition has been thoughtfully reorganised, making it more accessible to students, whilst still being suitable for an advanced mineralogy course. Additions include expanded introductions to many chapters, a new introductory chapter on crystal chemistry, revised figures, and an extended plates section containing beautiful colour photographs. Text boxes include historical background and case studies to engage students, and endofchapter questions help them reinforce concepts. With new online resources to support learning and teaching, including laboratory exercises, PowerPoint slides, useful web links and mineral identification tables, this is a sound investment for students in the fields of geology, materials science and environmental science, and a valuable reference for researchers, collectors and anyone interested in minerals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minerals about?
The new edition of this popular textbook, once again, provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists. Designed for use on one or twosemester courses, this second edition has been thoughtfully reorganised, making it more accessible to students, whilst still being suitable for an advanced mineralogy course. Additions include expanded introductions to many chapters, a new introductory chapter on crystal chemistry, revised figures, and an extended plates section containing beautiful colour photographs. Text boxes include historical background and case studies to engage students, and endofchapter questions help them reinforce concepts. With new online resources to support learning and teaching, including laboratory exercises, PowerPoint slides, useful web links and mineral identification tables, this is a sound investment for students in the fields of geology, materials science and environmental science, and a valuable reference for researchers, collectors and anyone interested in minerals.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Minerals?
Mathematics and Science > Chemistry > Chemistry of minerals, crystals and gems
Where can I read a sample of Minerals?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107106260
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Minerals?
Hans-Rudolf Wenk,Andrey Bulakh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Minerals is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107106260) and paperback(ISBN 9781107514041)