The format of mineral description has undergone considerable evolution in recent years. New illustration have been subtituted to call attention to improved equipment now available. Pahse microscopy is illustrated. The cahpter intened to guide the student in the selection of methods of grinding thin sections has been revised. A cahpter is included to…
Industrial minerals, including construction raw materials, provide the bulk of the solid minerals required by most developed countries, both in tonnage and value. in other countries, the discovery and extraction of industrial minerals is an essential stage in economic development. This book contains a comprehensive coverage of the subjects that occu…