The World’s Minerals (Classic Reprint)
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Explore the minerals behind modern industry, from uranium ores to vanadium and tungsten.
The book offers concise, accessible descriptions of minerals and their practical uses. It covers uraninite and related uranium minerals, explains how they form, and notes where such ores have been found and mined.
You’ll also meet vanadium minerals and other related compounds, with plain explanations of properties, occurrences, and how these minerals are used in industry and science. The text links mineral names to their economic value and historical context, helping readers connect samples to real-world applications.
Clear profiles of uranium minerals and their ore varieties.
Descriptions of vanadium minerals and their economic importance.
Practical notes on ore composition, hardness, and occurrence.
Context about mining, processing, and market considerations.
Ideal for readers curious about minerals, mining history, and the science behind everyday materials.
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Publication date : 24 August 2018
Language : English
Print length : 424 pages
ISBN-10 : 1331930146
ISBN-13 : 978-1331930143
Item weight : 562 g
Dimensions : 15.24 x 2.44 x 22.86 cm
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