Amazonite : mineralogy, crystal chemistry, and typomorphism / Mikhail Ostrooumov

Author:: Ostroumov, M. N. (Mikhail Nikolaevich)
Uniform Title:: Amazonskiĭ kamenʹ. English
Published:: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, [2016]
Copyright Date:: ©2016
Physical Description:: xiii, 214 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

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Language Note:

Translated from the Russian.

Contents:

1. Research history of amazonite -- 2. Geological setting of amazonite -- 3. Associated minerals and geochemistry of amazonite -- 4. Morphology, crystal chemistry, and properties of amazonite -- 5. Color and genesis of amazonite -- 6. Significance of amazonite.

Summary:

"Amazonite: mineralogy, crystal chemistry and typomorphism provides in-depth coverage of the mineralogy, chemistry, spectroscopic parameters, typomorphic features, and potential technological and economical uses associated with amazonite discovery. Featuring detailed characterization of the geological settings of amazonite, as well a full investigation of its chemical composition, structural features, and properties with respect to each genetic type of granite, this essential reference covers all key aspects of amazonite and the benefits of its discovery." -- Back cover.

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ISBN:

0128037210
9780128037218

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-209) and index.

Source of Acquisition:

Purchased with funds from the Class of 1962 Libraries Endowment; 2015.
Purchased with funds from the Class of 1962 Libraries Endowment; 2015

Endowment Note:

Class of 1962 Libraries Endowment

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