The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope: An Optical Guide

by Bernhard Pracejus

Overview

The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope: An Optical Guide, Second Edition, is a very detailed color atlas for ore/opaque minerals (ore microscopy), with a main emphasis on name and synonyms, short descriptions, mineral groups, chemical compositions, information on major formation environments, optical data, reflection color/shade comparison with four common/standard minerals of a similar color or grey shade, and up to five high-quality photos for each mineral with scale.

In addition, the atlas contains a compilation from some of the prominent publications in the field of ore microscopy presented on a list of 431 minerals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080931647
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	11/11/2008
Series:	ISSN , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	894
File size:	212 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Bernhard Pracejus currently works as Associate Professor at the Earth Science Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman. He is specialised in Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Economic Geology and his research concentrates on topics such as the alteration of geologic bodies over time (particularly metal deposits), environmentally friendly remediation of heavy metal polluted effluents and solid wastes from mining activities and other industries, and processes at the Bio-Geo-Interface. He has published various articles in journals such as Ore Geology Reviews, Marine Geology, and Chemical Geology.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements and Sample Sources.

Instrument Settings.

Preface.

Mineral Description. Explanations and Abbreviations.

I Elements.

II. Sulfides and Sulphosalts.

III. Halogenides.

IV. Oxides.

V. Nitratesm Carbonates and Borates.

VI. Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates.

VII Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates.

VIII. Silicates.

Bibliography

Index.

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This full-color atlas is an essential reference for ore microscopy