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Amazonite

Mineralogy, Crystal Chemistry and Typomorphism

Book2016

Authors:

Mikhail Ostrooumov

Amazonite

Mineralogy, Crystal Chemistry and Typomorphism

Book2016

 

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Authors:

Mikhail Ostrooumov

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    Chapter 1 - Research History of Amazonite

    Pages 1-12

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    Chapter 2 - Geological Setting of Amazonite

    Pages 13-72

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    Chapter 3 - Associated Minerals and Geochemistry of Amazonite

    Pages 73-85

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    Chapter 4 - Morphology, Crystal Chemistry, and Properties of Amazonite

    Pages 87-163

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    Chapter 5 - Color and Genesis of Amazonite

    Pages 165-188

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    Chapter 6 - Significance of Amazonite

    Pages 189-202

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    Conclusion

    Pages 203-205

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    References

    Pages 207-209

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    Index

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Amazonite: Mineralogy, Crystal Chemistry and Typomorphism provides in-depth coverage of the geological setting, mineralogy, chemistry,spectroscopic parameters, typomorphic features, and potential technological and economical uses associated with amazonite discovery. Featuring detailed characterization of the geological settings of amazonite, as well a full investigation of its chemical composition, structural features, and properties with respect to each genetic type of granite, this essential reference covers all key aspects of amazonite and the benefits of its discovery.

Both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the field of mineralogy worldwide will find this translation of the popular Russian text a welcome addition to the literature on amazonite.

Amazonite: Mineralogy, Crystal Chemistry and Typomorphism provides in-depth coverage of the geological setting, mineralogy, chemistry,spectroscopic parameters, typomorphic features, and potential technological and economical uses associated with amazonite discovery. Featuring detailed characterization of the geological settings of amazonite, as well a full investigation of its chemical composition, structural features, and properties with respect to each genetic type of granite, this essential reference covers all key aspects of amazonite and the benefits of its discovery.

Both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the field of mineralogy worldwide will find this translation of the popular Russian text a welcome addition to the literature on amazonite.

Key Features

  • Presents a thorough guide to amazonite, a mineral in geologic formations that often signifies the presence of rare earth elements
  • Characterizes the distinctive features of influence in the geological setting of amazonite, as well as in the relationship between deposits and specific genetic types of the granitoids
  • Includes discussion of amazonite science topics, including the crystal chemical and spectrometric parameters of amazonite and the gemological significance of the amazonite
  • Provides the first English translation of the popular Russian reference book on the topic
  • Presents a thorough guide to amazonite, a mineral in geologic formations that often signifies the presence of rare earth elements
  • Characterizes the distinctive features of influence in the geological setting of amazonite, as well as in the relationship between deposits and specific genetic types of the granitoids
  • Includes discussion of amazonite science topics, including the crystal chemical and spectrometric parameters of amazonite and the gemological significance of the amazonite
  • Provides the first English translation of the popular Russian reference book on the topic

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978-0-12-803721-8

Language

English

Published

2016

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Authors

Mikhail Ostrooumov

Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Michoacan of San Nicolas of Hidalgo, Morelia, Mexico