: Key tests and characteristics to differentiate similar minerals under a microscope.
Each mineral or mineral group is analyzed through five standardized sub-sections:
: Pyroxenes alone account for 544 pages of the text. Rock-forming minerals, Volume 2,Deel 1
For further reading or to acquire a copy, you can check the Geological Society of London's bookshop or educational platforms like Geokniga . Rock-Forming Minerals, Volume 2A: Single-Chain Silicates
: Specialist coverage of sapphirine and aenigmatite. Report Structure : Key tests and characteristics to differentiate similar
: Discussion of the mineral's occurrence and stability in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments. Key Data & Significance
: Data on refractive indices, optic axial angles, and density, often correlated with chemical composition. : The second edition was completely rewritten to
: The second edition was completely rewritten to include over 15 years of new research, growing to 668 pages (three times the length of the first edition).