1997, Hardcover
360 pages
Dimensions: 220 x 305 mm
ISBN: 092129445X
$30.00
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| Encyclopedia of Mineral Names |
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 Language: English
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Authors: William H. Blackburn & William H. Dennen
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Illustrations by: Peter I. Russell
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| Reviews |
A must for mineral collectors, mineralogists and anyone interested in minerals. For each IMA-approved mineral species: the origin of its name; the discovery locality; chemical formula; crystallographic system and symmetry; key references. "... An important and informative reference for anyone who is professionally engaged in mineralogy, petrology and materials science. Libraries should make sure they have this useful compilation." C. Klein 1997: Econ. Geol. 92.
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