A Collector's Guide to Granite Pegmatites

A Collector's Guide to Granite Pegmatites
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Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages : 94
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ISBN-10 : 0764335782
ISBN-13 : 9780764335785
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Book Synopsis A Collector's Guide to Granite Pegmatites by : Vandall T. King

Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Granite Pegmatites written by Vandall T. King and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2010 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Granite pegmatite crystals have long been admired by gem and mineral collectors as a source of fine specimens and gem materials. Pegmatites can host important deposits of ore minerals and industrial commodities, such as feldspar and mica. Their physical and chemical complexity presents daunting challenges to researchers who seek to better understand their nature and origins. With 209 stunning color photos and clear, authoritative text, this book provides a thorough discussion. Chapters cover pegmatite forms and distributions, interior structures, crystal, mineral, and gem pockets, and references for further study. Examples are from North America as well as worldwide.


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