Quartz, an Introduction to Crystalline Quartz: Decoding the Messages from Inside the Earth

This book breaks new ground in several ways. The internal structures of quartz crystals are covered as well as its external forms. It explains the latest concepts so that they may be understood by novices and be of interest to professional mineralogists. It describes many forms of quartz crystals that have not been covered in previous books. The CD which is included, is an educational tool beyond anything that has been used before. It clearly illustrates the internal atomic arrangements and growth mechanisms in a manner that the two-dimensional pages of a book cannot. The specimens used in the book were not selected merely for their beauty, but for their unique qualities. This internationally acclaimed book is enjoyable, entertaining and educational.
ASIN: 0971602530
VSKU: BVV.0971602530.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Dibble, Harold L.
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.