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Minerals of the World by Walter Schumann. Second edition.
An introduction to minerals, their properties and identification. A detailed reference for hundreds of minerals with photos, properties and descriptions for hundreds of minerals. Hardcover book measures 5 1/4" x 7 7/8" and has 232 pages.
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Minerals of the World
Table of Contents
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Preface
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6
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Organization
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7
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INTRODUCTION
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How to Find a Particular Mineral
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8
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The Rapid-Identification System
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8
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Example - Fluorite
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10
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External Shapes of Minerals
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11
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Structure of Minerals
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11
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Crystal Systems
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13
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The Law of Constant Angles
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14
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Twinning in Crystals
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15
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Mineral Aggregates
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16
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Mineral Characteristics
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17
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Color of Minerals and Streak
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17
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Pleochroism
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18
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Light Effects and Surface Luster
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18
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Mohs' Hardness
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20
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Tools for Testing the Scratch Hardness
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21
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Specific Gravity
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22
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Cleavage
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23
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Fracture
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24
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Tenacity and Toughness
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25
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Magnetism
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25
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Transparency
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26
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Luster
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26
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Refraction of Light and Double Refraction
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26
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Radioactivity
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27
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Fluorescence
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28
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Flame-Test Color
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28
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Other Characteristics
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29
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Imitations
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29
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GUIDE FOR IDENTIFICATION
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Minerals Arranged by Streak Color
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30
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White and Colorless
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30
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Green
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134
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Gray and Black
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148
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Red and Orange
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184
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Gold and Brown
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192
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Blue
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210
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Bibliography
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218
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Glossary
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219
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Index
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224
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