The Form and Properties of Crystals: An Introduction to the Study of Minerals and the Use of the Petrological Microscope in Bloomington, MN

Originally published in 1932, this book provides a guide to the elementary principles underlying the examination, measurement and identification of minerals. The text was designed primarily for students of petrology and chemistry. Numerous illustrative figures and a bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in crystals and the history of science.