Manual of mineralogy
Subtitle: including observations on mines, rocks, reduction of ores, and the applications of the science to the arts
By: by James D. Dana
Publisher: Merchant Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 454
ISBN-13: 9781603861021
Subjects: Mineralogy; Minéralogie
Description: An Unabridged Printing With Text And All Figures Digitally Enlarged. Originally Titled: Manual Of Mineralogy Including Observations On Mines, Rocks, Reduction Of Ores, And The Application Of The Science To The Arts. With 260 Illustrations, Glossary And Index Of Terms. Chapters Include: General Characteristics Of Minerals - Crystallography Or The Structure Of Minerals - Physical Properties Of Minerals - Chemical Properties Of Minerals - Classification Of Minerals - Description Of Minerals - Earthy Minerals - Metals And Metallic Ores - Chemical Composition And Formulas Of Minerals - Rocks Or Minerals Aggregates - Catalogue Of American Localities Of Minerals - Weights Measures And Coins - Tables For The Determination Of Minerals - A Comprehensive, 16 Page Index.
Notes: Reprint. Originally published: New ed., rev. and enl., [1857?].

Includes index.