Collector's Guide to Silicate Crystal Structures

Over 140 color photos, diagrams, and text reveal the crystal structures, habits, names, and changing family relationships of silicate crystals. This thorough guide provides an introduction to crystallography, the current classification of silicate structures, and reviews orthosilicates, disilicates, chain silicates, sheet silicates, and framework silicates.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Over 140 captivating color photos, diagrams, and text unveil the intricate crystal structures, fascinating habits, captivating names, and ever-evolving family relationships of silicate crystals. This comprehensive guide serves as an introductory delve into the realm of crystallography, presenting a comprehensive overview of the current classification of silicate structures. It delves into the world of orthosilicates, disilicates, chain silicates, sheet silicates, and framework silicates, exploring their unique characteristics and applications.

Furthermore, this book delves into the captivating world of silicate tetrahedrons, showcasing the diverse arrangements and resulting structures that emerge. Visual representations of ideal crystal forms and photographs of actual crystals bring the crystal structure to life, enabling mineral collectors to gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between atomic arrangements and external appearances. This invaluable resource empowers collectors to develop a keen eye for recognizing crystal symmetry, enhancing their appreciation for the beauty and complexity of mineral specimens. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a novice embarking on your mineral exploration journey, this book is an indispensable companion that will deepen your knowledge and passion for these magnificent gemstones.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 278 x 214 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764335792