The World of Mineral Deposits
by Florian Neukirchen and Gunnar Ries
This vivid introduction to economic geology not only describes the most important deposit types, but also the processes involved in their formation. Magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary processes as well as weathering and alteration are explained in the framework of plate tectonics and the history of the Earth. The chapter about fossil fuels includes unconventional deposits and the much-debated fracking. Other topics covered are exploration, mining and economic aspects like commodity prices....
Mother Nature Is Awesome (from Volcanoes to Earthquakes) (Books for Kids)
Functional Fillers and Nanoscale Minerals
Mineral additives are widespread in industrial manufacturing processes. So-called mineral fillers are used to extend raw materials and cut costs. Recently minerals and associated inorganics have frequently been used for their functionality and other mineral-specific qualities. The emergence of nanoscale minerals parallels the global pursuit of nanotechnology. The use of these minerals plays an important role in low-cost, high-performance application of nanotechnology. This 21-chapter compilati...
Gems
Since it was first published in 1962, "Gems" has become universally recognised as the most comprehensive and authoritative treatise on gem materials in the English language. This sixth edition, has been revised for relevance to today's practice and includes an expanded encyclopaedic section. "Gems" caters for the professional jeweller and student gemmologist, collector of gems and those with an insatiable interest in precious stones. It presents descriptive account of all gem materials used as o...
Computational Geosciences with Mathematica is the only book written by a geologist specifically to show geologists and geoscientists how to use Mathematica to formulate and solve problems. It spans a broad range of geologic and mathematical topics, which are drawn from the author's extensive experience in research, consulting, and teaching. The reference and text leads readers step-by-step through geologic applications such as custom graphics programming, data input and output, linear and differ...
Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry V35 (Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry, #35)
Zeolite synthesis is an active field of research. As long as this continues, new phases will be discovered and new techniques for preparing existing phases will appear. This edition of Verified Synthesis of Zeolitic Materials contains all the recipes from the first edition plus 24 new recipes. Five new introductory articles have been included plus those from the first edition, some of which have been substantially revised. The XRD patterns have been recorded using different instrument settings f...
Mineral Spectroscopy (Journal of Indo-European Studies. Monograph, #5)
Southeast Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide (5th Edition) (Gem & Mineral Guide)
by Kathy J. Rygle and Stephen F. Pederson