Collector's Guide to the Mica Group
| AUTHOR | Lauf, Robert J. |
| PUBLISHER | Schiffer Publishing (06/10/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Mica is a broad term encompassing about forty minerals, ranging from the common to the rare, many at times forming excellent crystals jewelers use. This book feaures examples recently described among the 115 striking color photos and electron micrographs that illustrate the text. A detailed entry for each type includes information on where each is found, associations of micas with other minerals, pseudomorphs (minerals that masquerade as mica), and micas that fluoresce under UV light. This fascinating guide is for those interested in minerals.
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ISBN-13:
9780764330476
ISBN-10:
0764330470
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
96
Carton Quantity:
34
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 0.40 x 10.80 inches
Weight:
1.10 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Nature | Rocks & Minerals
Dewey Decimal:
549.67
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008924329
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Mica is a broad term encompassing about forty minerals, ranging from the common to the rare, many at times forming excellent crystals jewelers use. This book feaures examples recently described among the 115 striking color photos and electron micrographs that illustrate the text. A detailed entry for each type includes information on where each is found, associations of micas with other minerals, pseudomorphs (minerals that masquerade as mica), and micas that fluoresce under UV light. This fascinating guide is for those interested in minerals.
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