Mineralogy

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Mineralogy is written by Martin Okrusch and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3662573164 (ISBN 10) and 9783662573167 (ISBN 13).

This book presents a translation and update of the classic German textbook of Mineralogy and Petrology that has been published for decades. It provides an introduction to mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry, discussing the principles of mineralogy, including crystallography, chemical bonding, and physical properties, and the genesis of minerals in a didactic and understandable way. Illustrated with numerous figures and tables, it also features several sections dedicated to the genesis of mineral resources. The textbook reflects the authors’ many years of experience and is ideal for use in lectures on mineralogy and petrology.