Mineralogy category: 387 books

Stable Isotope Geochemistry is an introduction to the use of stable isotopes in the fields of geoscience. It is subdivided into three parts: - theoretical and experimental principles; - fractionation mechanisms of light elements; - the natural variations of geologically important reservoirs. In this...

This book will broaden readers’ understanding of pegmatites in a special geodynamic setting, dealing with the emplacement of the Hagendorf-Pleystein Pegmatite Province (HPPP) in the Central European Variscides. This treatise illustrates the complex processes leading to the formation and partial...

One main target in petroleum recovery is the description of of the three-dimensional distribution of petrophysical properties on the interwell scale in carbonate reservoirs, in order to improve performance predictions by means of fluid-flow computer simulations The book focuses on the improvement...

These pages contain books 10 to 13 of the Australian Gemstones Series. This series is specifically designed for the beginner wanting to learn more about gemstones or gem fossicking, they also make a wonderful refresher course for the more experienced. Included in this publication are the following...

This publication is a compilation of the Australian Gemstones Series Book 1 to 4. Each book covers varying aspects relating to gemstones. Included are the following titles:- Book 1 Early Australian Gemstone Discoveries; Book 2 Early Australian Diamond Discoveries; Book 3 The Physical and Optical Properties of Gemstones and Book 4 Identification of Quartz and Its Varieties.

This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of the mineral quartz, and its ornamental varieties. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify quartz. Each quartz variety is shown, with information on the...

This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of amber, it’s appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify amber. There is information...

This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of coral, its appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify coral. This is book 7 in ‘The Australian Gemstones’ Series.

This book, designed for the gemmologist or serious amateur, details the identification of Jade. It covers in detail Nephrite Jade and Jadeite, its formation, geology, simulants, distinguishing features, treatments, grading, diagnostic optical and physical properties, readings under various gemmological...

This ebook takes a brief look at synthetic gemstones, in particular cubic zirconia and the various manufacturing methods used to produce synthetic gemstones. This is volume 13 of the Australian Gemstones series and this volume is only available, at this stage, as an ebook. Other books...

This book, designed for the gemmologist or serious amateur, details the identification of Topaz. It covers in detail the optical and physical properties of topaz, it’s occurrences in nature, locations where topaz is found, how to cut a topaz, treatments of topaz, electrical conductivity of topaz...

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks presents a large number of diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given set of metamorphic rocks may have formed....

The fifth volume in this series is focused on the chemical and physical interactions between rocks undergoing metamorphism and the fluids that they generate and that pass through them. The recognition that such pro­ cesses can profoundly affect the course of metamorphism has resulted in a number...