Publisher's Synopsis
Dana's Manual of Mineralogy is a comprehensive guide to mineralogy, written by James Dwight Dana and first published in 1912. The book is intended for a broad audience, including students of elementary mineralogy, mining engineers, geologists, prospectors, and collectors. The manual covers a wide range of topics related to mineralogy, including crystallography, mineral classification, physical and chemical properties of minerals, and mineral occurrences. The book is organized into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of mineralogy. The first section provides an introduction to the subject, including a brief history of mineralogy and an overview of mineral properties. The second section covers crystallography, including crystal systems, symmetry, and crystal forms. The third section discusses mineral classification, including the classification of minerals based on chemical composition and physical properties. The fourth section covers the physical properties of minerals, including hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, and fracture. The fifth section discusses the chemical properties of minerals, including mineral reactions and mineral identification. The final section covers mineral occurrences, including the formation and distribution of minerals in the Earth's crust. Overall, Dana's Manual of Mineralogy is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the study of minerals, suitable for both beginners and experienced mineralogists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
