Tables for the Determination of Common Opaque Minerals

Tables for the Determination of Common Opaque Minerals by Paul G. Spry and Brian L. Gedlinske, 1987

This is a very useful reference book for anyone interested in opaque minerals, or as many geologists call them, the ore minerals. It is structured for the use of polarized reflected light microscopy, although the tables include other information such as compositions. There are 51 pages, mainly in tabular format, and organized by physical properties such as colored vs non-colored, pleochroism, internal cleavage, hardness, etc. There are no photos or colored plates, strictly text. It is written by two of the real authorities in this subject, and published as a paper back booklet by Economic Geology.

The book is in very good unused condition, with a little page yellowing and fading of the blue cover. I thought my batch of these was gone (except a keeper for my own reference), but this one appeared on a back shelf, so here it is -- the last of many I have sold. If you are not satisfied, return it in the same condition for a refund of your purchase price (not shipping). As always, local pickup is free.

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