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 indispens…
Rock Dumps 2008 is a collected volume of peer-reviewed papers presented at the First International Seminar on the management, design, construction, and rehabilitation of rock dumps, mining stockpiles, and heap leach pads. Edited by A. B. Fourie, the proceedings include case studies, technical analyses, and best practices related to landform planning, environmental performance, resource allocati…
Carbonate Depositional Environments is a comprehensive reference work that provides a detailed examination of the settings in which carbonate rocks are formed. The book is structured into several sections, each focusing on a specific depositional environment, ranging from non-marine settings like lakes and caliches to deep-marine environments such as slopes and basins. Each chapter typically in…