Wenk, Hans-Rudolf,  1941- <br/><br/>
Minerals :  their constitution and origin / 
Hans-Rudolf Wenk, Andrei Bulakh. 
 - Cambridge :  Cambridge University Press,  2003. 
 - 550 p. :  ill. (some col.) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> This introductory text is divided in five parts: structure & bonding, mineral physics & optical properties, modes of mineral formation & thermodynamics, mineral groups within the context of mineral-forming environments, & the application of mineralogy for the exploitation of metal deposits, gems & cement. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780521529587 (pbk.) :  �34.95 9780521822381 (hbk.) :  �95.00 0521529581  �51.91 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mineralogy.<br/>Science.<br/>Earth sciences<br/>Mineralogy & gems
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QE363.2  / .W46 2003 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>549 WEN