Mineralogy: A Historical Review
Robert M. Hazen 1984 Journal of Geological Education v 32, p288-298

This article presents an overview of the history of mineralogy, including the physical properties of minerals, crystallography and mineral structure, the discovery of elements in naturally occurring minerals, and classification schemes.


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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Crystallography, Physical Properties, Systematic Mineralogy, Education
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Journal Article
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Mineralogy