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The Rock Forming Minerals
Rock-Forming Minerals by Deer, Howie, and Zussman is a definitive reference work in mineralogy, presenting detailed descriptions of the major rock-forming minerals found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. The series (and its abridged versions) covers mineral chemistry, crystal structures, physical and optical properties, paragenesis, and identification features, making it indispensable for students and professionals in geology, petrology, and related Earth sciences. Its multi-volume treatment systematically organizes mineral groups—from silicates to non-silicates—providing both foundational theory and practical mineralogical data used in research, teaching, and applied field studies.
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