Manual Of Mineralogy

The ""Manual of Mineralogy"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of minerals, written by James Dwight Dana in 1848. The book covers a wide range of topics related to mineralogy, including observations on mines, rocks, reduction of ores, and the applications of the science to the arts. The author provides detailed descriptions of various minerals, their physical properties, and chemical compositions. The book also includes a section on crystallography, which explains the structure of crystals and how they form. Dana's work is considered to be a classic in the field of mineralogy and has been used as a reference by students and professionals for over a century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of minerals, geology, or earth sciences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.