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Minerals From Earth and Sky

by George P. Merrill , William F. Foshag
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025839172
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 456
  • Original Price: GBP 30.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 812 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Earth Sciences / Mineralogy

"Minerals From Earth and Sky" is an authoritative and accessible study of the mineral kingdom, encompassing both the terrestrial gems of our planet and the extraterrestrial visitors that strike from the cosmos. This work, featured in the "Smithsonian Scientific Series," bridges the gap between technical geological science and the curiosity of the general reader.

Written by renowned experts George P. Merrill and William F. Foshag, the volume is meticulously organized into sections that detail the formation, chemical composition, and physical properties of minerals. Readers will explore the diverse processes that shape the Earth's crust, from volcanic activity to sedimentation. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the study of meteorites-"minerals from the sky"-offering a rare glimpse into the composition of celestial bodies and the early history of the solar system.

Rich in scientific detail and historical context, "Minerals From Earth and Sky" remains a foundational text for anyone interested in geology, mineralogy, or the natural wonders of the universe. It provides a timeless look at how the building blocks of the physical world define our environment and our understanding of space.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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