Overview

The fourth edition of Introduction to Optical Mineralogy has been thoroughly revised and updated to increase reading comprehension and improve the clarity of its illustrations. Author William D. Nesse continues his detailed discussions of the petrographic microscope, the nature and properties of light, and the behavior of light in isotropic and anisotropic minerals, with detailed coverage of uniaxial and biaxial optics. Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in optical mineralogy, this accessible text is also an essential resource for petrology and petrography courses.

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Author:   Nesse
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.991kg
ISBN:  

9780199846276

ISBN 10:   0199846278
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   07 March 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Light 2. The Petrographic Microscope 3. Refractometry 4. Optics of Isotropic Materials 5. Optics of Anisotropic Minerals: Introduction 6. Uniaxial Optics 7. Biaxial Optics 8. Reflected Light Optics 9. Identification of Minerals 10. Framework Silicates 11. Sheet Silicates 12. Chain Silicates 13. Disilicates and Ring Silicates 14. Orthosilicates 15. Carbonates, Borates, Sulfates, and Phosphates16. Native Elements, Sulfides, Halides, Oxides, and Hydroxides Appendix A: Sample Preparation Appendix B: Identification Tables Appendix C: Mineral Associations Mineral Index Subject Index

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Nesse's Introduction to Optical Mineralogy is one of the best books ever written on this topic. --Mark R. Colberg, Southern Utah University Nesse has the most detailed descriptions of the optical properties of rock-forming minerals of any book around. --Jane Selverstone, University of New Mexico Nesse's Introduction to Optical Mineralogy is one of the best books ever written on this topic. --Mark R. Colberg, Southern Utah University Nesse has the most detailed descriptions of the optical properties of rock-forming minerals of any book around. --Jane Selverstone, University of New Mexico

<br> Nesse's Introduction to Optical Mineralogy is one of the best books ever written on this topic. --Mark R. Colberg, Southern Utah University<p><br> Nesse has the most detailed descriptions of the optical properties of rock-forming minerals of any book around. --Jane Selverstone, University of New Mexico<p><br>

Author Information

William D. Nesse is Professor Emeritus of Geology at the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado. He is the author of both Introduction to Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy.

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