Nesse William D. Introduction to Mineralogy

3rd edition. — Oxford University Press, 2017. — 505 p. — ISBN 9780190618353.Introduction to Mineralogy, Third Edition, consolidates much of the material now covered in traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context. Presenting the important traditional content of mineralogy--including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral stability, and crystal growth--it provides students with a foundation for understanding the nature and occurrence of minerals.Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry
Mineral Properties, Study, and Identification
Mineral Descriptions