Introduction to mineralogy and petrology / S.K. Haldar, Emeritus Scientist, Dept. of Applied Geology & Environmental System Management, Presidency University, Kolkata-700 073, and IMX Resources Limited, Australia, formerly, Hindustan Zinc Limited, Hindustan Copper Limited, ESSO INC and BIL Infratech Ltd, India, Josip Tisljar, formerly Professors, Head, Director, President and Dean, Department of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

Presents the essentials of mineralogy and petrology, including crystal structure, formation and grouping of minerals and soils, definition, origin, structure and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Provides accessible, step-by-step guidance to exploring, retaining, and impl...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author:	Haldar, S. K. (Author)
Other Authors:	Tisljar, Josip (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Waltham, MA : Elsevier, 2014.
Subjects:	Petrology. Mineralogy.