This student-friendly text is written in a casual, jargon-free style to present a modern introduction to mineralogy. It emphasizes real-world applications and the history and human side of mineralogy. The author approaches the subject by explaining the larger, understandable topics first, and then explaining why the "little things" are important for understanding the larger picture.
- ISBN10 0321663063
- ISBN13 9780321663061
- Publish Date 8 April 2010 (first published 1 May 1998)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 4 May 2022
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 504
- Language English