Instructions for the Discrimination of Minerals by Simple Chemical Experiments (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022133341)

Originally published in 1853, this classic work of mineralogy provides a systematic guide to the identification and classification of minerals. With detailed descriptions of the physical and chemical properties of different minerals, and clear instructions on how to distinguish them from one another, it is an indispensable resource for students, scientists, and amateur mineral enthusiasts alike. This edition includes updates and revisions by later scholars, ensuring that it remains relevant and useful today.

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