A thematic introduction to the modern theory of continuum mechanics and thermodynamics is presented from the viewpoint o......more
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This edited volume is possibly the first of its kind to synthesize the most current knowledge on the topic of underwater......more
Under a Metal Sky examines the wonders and perils that the earth’s precious metals have offered humans, forever changing......more
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Mine Tailings: Fundamental and Engineering Aspects of Colloidal/Fine Mine Wastes closely examines mine waste and issues ......more
Mineral materials science is an emerging comprehensive multidisciplinary area. Over the past 40 years, Chinese scientist......more
This book summarises the technology for resources targeting and assessment and provides six types of prediction and asse......more
With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes......more
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Due to their distinctive characteristics, HNTs have garnered more and more attention from the scientific community in bo......more
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The healing and energy-balancing power of stones and crystals captures the imagination of people around the world. This ......more
The epic stories of our planet’s 4.54-billion-year history are written in strata--ages-old remnants of ancient seafloors......more
With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich state of New York, from the beaches to the mountains. It d......more
The Atlas of Minerals and Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks in Thin-Section provides the geology student and geoscientist wi......more
The Atlas of Minerals and Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks in Thin-Section provides the geology student and geoscientist wi......more
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Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and m......more
Includes space for sketching Prompts to fill in about places and rocks found Compact, portable size Rockhounds will enjo......more
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE - AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - Finalist for the Financial Times a......more
Revised and updated this guide provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washin......more
A Tectonic History of the Earth provides a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic geological forces that have shaped o......more
Uniquely follows plate tectonics cycles, integrating igneous and metamorphic topics to engage and educate future Earth s......more
"Take rock collecting to the next level: create gemstones that glisten and shine with beginner instructions that yield p......more
What will remain of our plastic, cans, and other junk long after humans have vanished? What kind of fossils will we leav......more
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Features 60 outstanding rockhounding sites Emphasizes rockhounding basics, sustainable collecting, and Leave No Trace pr......more
A beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide to the world’s crystals, rocks, gemstones, and other geol......more
Based on hundreds of thin sections from granite in China, this book introduces metasomatic textures and their formation ......more
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This book examines agate provinces through the lens of plate tectonics, stratigraphy, agatization, and more. It delves i......more
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"At once lyrical and exacting, clear-sighted and deeply informed--a beautiful book." --Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Unde......more
Explore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern ti......more
This book briefs beamline providers and users on what to look for when selecting experiments for a given type of facilit......more
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This volume presents papers from a symposium on extraction of rare metals from primary and secondary materials and resid......more
This collection presents papers from the 154th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society....more
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This book briefs beamline providers and users on what to look for when selecting experiments for a given type of facilit......more
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This book explores the topic of gyrolite and calcium silicate hydrates, focusing on their potential applications in wast......more
Travels and Adventures Of Raphael Pumpelly Mining Engineer, Geologist, Archaeologist, And Explorer is an autobiographica......more
Graham Park tracks the many changes that the Earth has experienced from its initial formation about 4,500 million years ......more
Covering the fundamentals of biogenic silica, including synthesis, production and key applications, this book provides u......more
The volume of Springer Proceedings in Geoarchaeology and Archaeological Mineralogy contains selected papers presented at......more
Get ready to rock your world with ’Rock your Life, ’ a virtual treasure trove of geological fun and facts. The card deck......more
""Getting Gold"" by J.C.F. Johnson is a comprehensive guide to the gold-mining industry, focusing on both the technical ......more
Turn rocks and stones into tiny treasures--to display at home or to give to your friends! Using pens, markers, paints, b......more
These Proceedings represent the metallurgical engineering and materials science research presented at the 62nd Annual Co......more
If you want to uncover the wonders of rocks, gems, and minerals without becoming overwhelmed, keep reading... Have you e......more
Presents a complete set of maps on scale 1:250,000 about the geology of Iran and its mineral distribution More than 500 ......more
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Metallic Mineral Resources: The Critical Components for a Sustainable Earth introduces the heterogeneous distribution of......more
The synthesis and study of montmorillonite clays and their derivate materials are one of the widest fields of research i......more
This textbook teaches important material and technological fundamentals in various technical systems and applied geoscie......more
This book summarizes new discoveries on fracturing in chalk. Based on studies on the Danish North Sea, this book shows h......more
This textbook presents the fundamental concepts and application of optical mineralogy in a very simple, systematic, and ......more
"What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as ......more
In Navigating Rocky Terrain, a nature memoir in essays, Laurie Roath Frazier explores the subterranean in search of foot......more
The Connemara region in Western Ireland is world-renowned for its outstanding geology that is blended with spectacular l......more
"Marcia Bjornerud’s life as a geologist has coincided with an extraordinary period of discovery. From an insular girlhoo......more
With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches t......more
GEOLOGICAL GEMS - Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a lover of natural beauty, or are drawn to the healing properties......more
This book presents cutting-edge approaches to solving practical problems faced by professionals in the petroleum industr......more
This book offers a guide to the microscopic study of metallic ores with reflected light. It combines a rigorous approach......more
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The Phanerozoic Geology and Natural Resources of Egypt includes a series of chapters written by highly qualified group o......more
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This is the first research report on mining development in the SCO member countries conducted by a Chinese research inst......more
This article is about the environmental impact of opencast coal mining. Its general objective is to assess the environme......more
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The cement and concrete industries are currently facing challenges on making their processes more sustainable without re......more
Created for those who love exploring Lake Michigan’s shores, this guide is your go-to for identifying rocks.Explore this......more
This book focuses on the environmental property of minerals including mineralogical record of environmental changes, min......more
This richly illustrated book reviews the geology, tectonics, sedimentary basins and strategic resources of North Africa ......more
Recovery of Values from Low-Grade and Complex Minerals The book elaborates on various physicochemical properties of mine......more
Meteorites are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But t......more