1,399円 **“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” - New York Times Book Review An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World** Best-selling author Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: ...

19,033円 The Metallogeny of Lode Gold Deposits: A Syngenetic Perspective is a synthesis of lode gold vein forming processes, addressing the commonality in similar worldwide deposits. The book's empirical model incorporates widely known and accepted principles of ore deposition and shows how it applies in ...

748円 Emerald Gemstones is a curated anthology of classic gemological and crystallographic writings dating back to the early 1900s, selected for their enduring relevance to modern readers. This volume brings together informative historical material on emerald's physical properties, geological origins, ...

748円 Zircon Gemstones brings together a selection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles from the early 20th century and before, chosen for their enduring interest to modern readers. Carefully curated, this volume compiles original writings that explore the properties, geological orig...

1,122円 Beryl Gemstonesis a curated compilation of historical writings on the mineral beryl and its many gem varieties, drawn from sources dating back to the early 1900s. Selected for their relevance and interest to modern readers, the articles explore the origins, physical properties and distinct types ...

748円 Topaz Gemstones is a curated anthology of historical writings on topaz, selected from material dating back to the early 1900s and earlier, and of interest to modern readers. The volume compiles classic gemological and crystallographic articles that discuss topaz's physical properties, geological ...

748円 This volume brings together historical writings on the gemological and crystallographic aspects of chrysoberyl, a durable beryllium aluminum oxide gemstone prized for its clarity, hardness, and phenomena like cat's-eye and color change in varieties such as alexandrite. Drawing on classic articles...

12,000円 High-pressure mineral physics is a field that is strongly driven by the development of new technology. Fifty years ago, when experimentally achievable pressures were limited to just 25 GPa, little was know about the mineralogy of the Earth's lower mantle. Silicate perovskite, the likely dominant ...

12,200円 Zeolite scientists, whether they are working in synthesis, catalysis, characterization or application development, use the Atlas of Zeolite Framework Types as a reference. It describes the main features of all of the confirmed zeolite framework structures, and gives references to the relevant pri...

3,633円 Dieses Buch führt Sie ein in die abenteuerliche Welt der Mineralien und Gesteine. In kaum einem naturwissenschaftlichen Feld können die Menschen so spannende Naturphänomene erleben wie in der Mineralogie. Die Urkräfte von Vulkanausbrüchen nehmen den Betrachter sofort gefangen. Das Funkeln von Ede...

1,531円 Boomende Nachfrage, schrumpfende Reserven: Der Rohstoffverbrauch der Menschheit steigt. Allein jeder Deutsche verbraucht im Lauf seines Lebens durchschnittlich rund 1.000 Tonnen Erze, Erden und Mineralien. Auch unser Energiebedarf braucht ständig neuen Nachschub. Doch die Rohstoffreserven sind en...

748円 A classic historical essay that offers a concise yet engaging overview of a wide range of semi-precious gemstones, including agate, amber and amethyst. Written from an early gemological perspective, the article explores their distinguishing characteristics, origins and uses, providing readers wit...