First Appendix To The Sixth Edition Of Dana's System Of Mineralogy (1892)

The book titled ""First Appendix to the Sixth Edition of Dana's System of Mineralogy (1892)"" is authored by Edward S. Dana. It is a comprehensive guide to the study of minerals and their properties. The book is an addendum to the sixth edition of Dana's System of Mineralogy and provides additional information on new mineral discoveries and updates on existing ones. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a specific aspect of mineralogy. The first section provides an overview of crystallography, mineral classification, and the physical and chemical properties of minerals. The second section covers the occurrence and distribution of minerals, including their formation and geological context. The third section focuses on the identification and characterization of minerals, including their optical properties, X-ray diffraction patterns, and other analytical techniques. The book also includes a glossary of mineralogical terms and an index of mineral names. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of minerals and their properties.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.