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It describes in detail more than 125 common rockforming minerals and a selection of common ore minerals. We have created this web page to help you to get the most out of the course. Slides borrowedadapted from jane selverstone university of new mexico and john winter whitman college. You will be able to interpret geometric, optical and chemical data. Introduction to mineralogy, third edition, combines incredibly helpful optical data on minerals with the classic information of a mineralogy textbook. Introduction to optical mineralogy, 2004, 348 pages. Physical properties of minerals i lecture notes figures. The fourth edition of introduction to optical mineralogy has been thoroughly revised and updated to increase reading comprehension and improve the clarity of its illustrations.
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Light, light wave theory, types of materials with respect to light refreaction and reflection, isotropic and anisotropic materials the polarising microscope optical properties under polarized light optical properties under crosspolarized light indicatrix accessory plates. Optical mineralogy is the study of minerals and rocks by measuring their optical properties. A first class textbook aimed at a specific audience, and i recommend it for introductory optical mineralogy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To explain the optical behaviour of minerals, some relevant concepts in spectroscopy have been introduced. Schulze, 0195222x, 97801952229, oxford university press, incorporated, 2004.
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