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An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals

by W. A. Deer, R. A. Howie, J. Zussman

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This revised edition has entailed a thorough re-writing of the text, taking account of the impressive advances that have been made in all aspects of earth sciences, particularly mineralogy, over the recent years.

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Canonical title: An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals
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Published: 1966
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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