"An Introduction to the Study of Mineralogy" ed. by Cumhur Aydinalp

This book is a collection of papers that can be easily understood by a wide variety of readers, whether they wish to use it in their work, or simply to extend their knowledge. The book is intended for chemists, physicists, engineers, and the students of geology, geophysics, and soil science, but it will also be invaluable to the more advanced students of mineralogy who are looking for a concise revision guide.

The purpose of this book is to present a broad overview of mineralogy. Although usually associated with geology, mineralogy is really a stand-alone discipline in its own right that weaves itself into such diverse fields as art, chemistry, forensic and soil science, wine production, and health-related issues, to name only a few. While this book is geared toward mineralogy and its apply in geology, it will also address mineralogy as a discipline in itself, and show you how it relates to the other sciences, art, and everyday life.

Contents
Preface
1. An Introduction to Mineralogy
2. Mineral and Organic Matter Characterization of Density Fractions of Basaltand Granite-Derived Soils in Montane Californi
3. Cation Distribution and Equilibration Temperature of Amphiboles from the Sittampundi Complex, South India
4. Microstructure - Hydro-Mechanical Property Relationship in Clay Dominant Soils
5. Pathways for Quantitative Analysis by X-Ray Diffraction
6. Mineralogy of Basaltic Material on the Minor Bodies of Our Solar System
7. A Review of Pathological Biomineral Analysis Techniques and Classification Schemes

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