An Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy: Including Some Account of Mineral Elements and Constituents; Explanations of Terms in ... and Circumstances in Which They Are Found - Softcover
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The attempt to improve it, however, served to con vince me, that, if descriptions, of individual minerals, together with some account of the places and circum stances in which they arecommonly found, were collect ed with tolerable fidelity, from the best authorities, and comprized in a small volume, it would prove instructive to the young mineralogist more especially, if divested of technical and scientific terms, as much as the-nature of the subject will allow. This feeling was an incite ment to undertake the labour of selecting, which, at; best, is but an humble Occupation.
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Excerpt from An Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy: Including Some Account of Mineral Elements and Constituents; Explanations of Terms in Common Use; Brief Accounts of Minerals, and of the Places and Circumstances in Which They Are Found
The attempt to improve it, however, served to con vince me, that, if descriptions, of individual minerals, together with some account of the places and circum stances in which they arecommonly found, were collect ed with tolerable fidelity, from the best authorities, and comprized in a small volume, it would prove instructive to the young mineralogist more especially, if divested of technical and scientific terms, as much as the-nature of the subject will allow. This feeling was an incite ment to undertake the labour of selecting, which, at; best, is but an humble Occupation.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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"An Elementary Introduction to the knowledge of Mineralogy: including some account of Mineral Elements and Constituents; explanations of terms in common use; brief accounts of Minerals, and of the places and circumstances in which they are found. Designed for the use of the student. By William Phillips, Member of the Geological Society. - With notes and additions on American articles, by Samuel L. Mitchill, Professor of Mineralogy, Botany and Zoology, in the University of New- York; President of the Lyceum of Natural History, &c."
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an overview of mineralogy and geology through the lens of describing individual minerals and their geological characteristics. The author first explores the role of chemical elements in mineral composition, such as oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen, then discusses the nature and properties of nine earths, two alkalis, and 27 metals. The author arranges the individual mineral descriptions according to their respective chemical compositions, focusing on their crystalline forms, transitions, and the rocks in which they are found. This book is an accessible introduction to mineralogy and geology, especially for students and collectors interested in the subject. It offers insights into the diverse world of minerals, their geological significance, and their role in understanding the Earth's structure and history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332323654_0
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