β Scribed by A. S. Marfunin (auth.), Prof. Dr. A. S. Marfunin (eds.)
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All existing introductory reviews of mineralogy are written accordΒ ing to the same algorithm, sometimes called the "Dana System of Mineralogy". Even modern advanced handbooks, which are cerΒ tainly necessary, include basic data on minerals and are essentially descriptive. When basic information on the chemistry, structure, optical and physical properties, distinguished features and paraΒ genesis of 200-400 minerals is presented, then there is practically no further space available to include new ideas and concepts based on recent mineral studies. A possible solution to this dilemma would be to present a book beginning where introductory textbooks end for those already familΒ iar with the elementary concepts. Such a volume would be tailored to specialists in all fields of science and industry, interested in the most recent results in mineralogy. This approach may be called Advanced Mineralogy. Here, an attempt has been made to survey the current possibilities and aims in mineral mater investigations, including the main characteristics of all the methods, the most important problems and topics of mineralogy, and related studies. The individual volumes are composed of short, condensed chapΒ ters. Each chapter presents in a complete, albeit condensed, form specific problems, methods, theories, and directions of investigations, and estimates their importance and strategic position in science and industry.
Front Matter....Pages I-XXI
Systematics of the Methods of Investigation of Minerals: Logic of Development....Pages 1-13
Diffraction Methods and Crystal Structure Analysis....Pages 15-63
Solid State Spectroscopy....Pages 65-228
Remote Sensing Methods: Visible, Infrared, and Microwave....Pages 229-238
Microprobe Analysis....Pages 239-262
Electron, Acoustic, and Tunneling Microscopy of Minerals....Pages 263-302
Recent Developments in Analytical Methods in Mineralogy....Pages 303-343
Isotopic Mineralogy....Pages 345-420
Computer Databases in Mineralogy....Pages 421-435
Back Matter....Pages 437-441
Mineralogy; Inorganic Chemistry; Geophysics/Geodesy; Crystallography; Physical Chemistry; Geology
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