A Guide to Thin Section Microscopy
http://www.minsocam.org/msa/openaccess_publications/#Guide

Michael M. Raith, Peter Raase, and Jurgen Reinhardt


A comprehensive coverage of optical mineralogy. Published in PDF format (113 pages). Chapters focus on the petrographic microscope; measuring angles, lengths, and thicknesses; morphological properties; optical properties; and mineral identification.


Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Optical Mineralogy
Resource Type: Pedagogic Resources:Overview/Summary
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Mineralogy