Wills' Mineral Processing Technology, Seventh Edition: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery

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Wills' Mineral Processing Technology provides practising engineers and students of mineral processing, metallurgy and mining with a review of all of the common ore-processing techniques utilized in modern processing installations.

Now in its Seventh Edition, this renowned book is a standard reference for the mineral processing industry. Chapters deal with each of the major processing techniques, and coverage includes the latest technical developments in the processing of increasingly complex refractory ores, new equipment and process routes. This new edition has been prepared by the prestigious J K Minerals Research Centre of Australia, which contributes its world-class expertise and ensures that this will continue to be the book of choice for professionals and students in this field.

This latest edition highlights the developments and the challenges facing the mineral processor, particularly with regard to the environmental problems posed in improving the efficiency of the existing processes and also in dealing with the waste created. The work is fully indexed and referenced.

· The classic mineral processing text, revised and updated by a prestigious new team
· Provides a clear exposition of the principles and practice of mineral processing, with examples taken from practice
· Covers the latest technological developments and highlights the challenges facing the mineral processor
· New sections on environmental problems, improving the efficiency of existing processes and dealing with waste.

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Only book that covers mineral processing technologies.......2007-09-11

Its a readable book for being technical, its information is mediocre though. Work out examples and pictures very useful in understanding information.

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Mineralogy Book

Introduction to Mineralogy
William D. Nesse
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0195106911

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Introduction to Mineralogy consolidates much of the material now covered in traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context. It presents the important traditional content of mineralogy including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral stability, and crystal growth to provide a foundation that enables students to understand the nature and occurrence of minerals. Physical, optical, and X-ray powder diffraction techniques of mineral study are described in detail, and common chemical analytical methods are outlined as well. Detailed descriptions of over 100 common minerals are provided, and the geologic context within which these minerals occur is emphasized. Appendices provide tables and diagrams to help students with mineral identification, using both physical and optical properties. Numerous line drawings, photographs, and photomicrographs help make complex concepts understandable. Introduction to Mineralogy not only provides specific knowledge about minerals but also helps students develop the intellectual tools essential for a solid, scientific education. This comprehensive text is useful for undergraduate students in a wide range of mineralogy courses.

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Mineralogy Book.......2007-01-03

This is a very informative book. It is quite helpful in the field of gemology, as well as the intended field of geology.

An Introduction to Marine Biogeochemistry

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great textbook
Dr. Libes is thorough and easy to understand
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An Introduction to Marine Biogeochemistry
Susan M. Libes
Manufacturer: Wiley
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ASIN: 0471509469

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Focuses on the ocean's role in the global biogeochemical cycling of selected elements and the impact of humans on the transport of these elements. Among the topics covered are the chemical composition of seawater from the perspectives of elemental speciation and the impact of solutes on water's physical behavior; biogeochemical phenomena which control accumulation and preservation of marine sediments; marine chemistry of radioactive and stable isotopes; seawater pollution. Contains many examples as well as steady-state models to aid readers in understanding this relatively young, growing and complex science.

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great textbook.......2007-03-10

Another great introductory textbook for Biogeochemical Oceanography. You will get the essential basics of this subject from this book.

Dr. Libes is thorough and easy to understand.......2001-04-26

In this text, Dr. Libes tackles the inter-relationship between all the sciences as they occur in the marine environment. She entertains the most complex concepts with pragmatic efficiency. It is a delight to read and work through, levaing you with a real sense of understanding. Excellent and resourceful, this text is a must for any serious Oceanographer.

Marine Biology Enthusiast.......2000-09-07

This book has not been edited since 1992. New discoveries and concepts introduced since 1992 need to be added and the book should be thoroughly revised.

An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals (2nd Edition)

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The mineralogists 'bible'
Essential Mineral Reference
An Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals
A must if you study minerals

An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals (2nd Edition)
W.A. Deer , R.A. Howie , and J. Zussman
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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ASIN: 0582300940

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This revised edition has entailed a thorough re-writing of the text, taking account of the impressive advances that have been made in all aspects of earth sciences, particularly mineralogy, over the recent years.

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The mineralogists 'bible'.......2003-11-21

The student edition of Deer Howie and Zussman is the most important mineralogy book that geology students should have in their collection. It provides information that not only helps while learning mineralogy, but becomes an essential and much consulted reference in later years. By limiting itself to the rock forming minerals it provides the solid information for learning real-world mineralogy without the trivial frills. This is the most consulted book on my bookshelf.

Essential Mineral Reference.......2001-10-25

Includes chapters on every major rock-forming mineral, with sections on structure, chemistry, optical and physical properties, distinguishing features, and paragenesis for almost every mineral. All this is presented in a clear and organized fashion.

Extremely useful reference book. As a grad student studying mineralogy, I couldn't do without it. A+

An Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals.......2001-05-12

An great book. I have the 13th impression of this book published in 1982. We used this book in second year mineralogy and found it very useful not only in mineraology but throughout the remaining years of our geology program at University. The book is easy to use and has all the different groups, ortho- ring silicates, chain silicates, sheet silicates, framework silicates and non silicates and provides information pertaining to properties, crystal structure, chemistry and paragenesis.

A must if you study minerals.......1998-07-07

This book is an absolute must for anyone working with minerals in any way. Beeing an introduction to rockforming minerals it is very conprehensive. It is very valuable not only as a textbook but also as a handbook in the lab. As the title says it covers the rockforming minerals so dont expect to find exotic minearls. You can though expect to find a relatively detailed introduction to the most important minerals. It far surpasses any student minaralogy to my knowledge.

Introduction to Geochemistry (Earth & Planetary Science)

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Introduction to Geochemistry (Earth & Planetary Science)
Konrad Bates Krauskopf
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill College
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ASIN: 0070354472

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Reflecting rapid changes in our knowledge of the earth's chemistry, this revision is more quantitative, gives more attention to environmental issues, and places greater emphasis on the application of geochemistry to geological problems than its predecessor. Using examples from actual field and laboratory studies, the authors give students a feeling for the application of geochemistry for many kinds of earth-science inquiry.

Introduction to Crystallography (Microscopy Handbooks)

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Introduction to Crystallography (Microscopy Handbooks)
C. Hammond
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0198564333

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In this newly revised and updated edition of Hammond's successful and popular text, the reader is introduced to the basic concepts of crystallography. A step-by-step approach provides a clear account of symmetry and crystal structures. The new edition features a final chapter on the
geometrical construction of diffraction patterns and a helpful appendix on vectors and their use in crystallography. The book begins with a description of simple crystal lattices and then uses two-dimensional patterns to introduce the concept of symmetry. These ideas are extended to three
dimensions, with a discussion of Bravais lattices, crystal systems, and crystal symmetry. Further chapters cover the description of crystal structures in terms of Miller indices and zone axis symbols; the concept of the reciprocal lattice; and diffraction. Clearly illustrated throughout, the book
includes study problems, suggestions for further reading, and a range of useful appendices, and will be of interest and value to students at all levels.

Perception and Discovery: An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry

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Observation structured

Perception and Discovery: An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry
Norwood Russell Hanson
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Pub Co
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Observation structured.......2005-07-18

NR Hanson is the first philosopher of science who claimed the observation is structured (by prior theoritical knowledge, and hence by language) and that many confuse the concept of sensation with that of observation. This is a great book for all those who study sciences, both social and natural, and history of and philosophy of sciences.

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The Handy Dandy Guide
A student's view
Great book
Good undergrad college textbook for optical mineralogy.

Introduction to Optical Mineralogy
William D. Nesse
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0195149106

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The third edition of Introduction to Optical Mineralogy provides comprehensive coverage of the optical properties of minerals. It describes in detail more than 125 common rock-forming minerals and a selection of common ore minerals. Revised chapters on optical theory discuss the petrographic microscope, the nature and properties of light, the behavior of light in isotropic and anisotropic materials, and uniaxial and biaxial anisotropic optics. Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in optical mineralogy, this accessible text is also an essential resource for petrology/petrography courses. Features of the Third Edition BLIncludes a new section on reflected light optics BLReorganizes material so that silicates-which comprise over 95% of the earth's crust-are discussed first in order to reflect their abundance and petrologic significance BLContains numerous photomicrographs and revised illustrations throughout BLProvides step-by-step procedures for using the petrographic microscope and a flow chart detailing the process of identifying unknown minerals Also Available: Companion CD A Textural Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section by Daniel Schulze contains color images of 65 minerals in thin selection, pictures of common alteration products-all indexed by mineral structure and composition-and more than 200 illustrations of important optical properties used in thin selection identification.

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Mineralogy Book.......2007-01-03

Another fine, informative book that is truly helpful in gemology, as well as the intended geology studies.
Well worth the price.

The Handy Dandy Guide.......2002-04-11

This is a definate must have for all you Geologists out there. No matter what year of school you are in or even if you are no longer in school, but need a bit of reference now and again, this is the book to have. Nesse does an excellent job of clearly explaining and illustrating the optical properties of minerals. He includes all of the essential bits of information that any geologist will need. I highly recommend this book as a great reference tool that any geologist or aspiring geologist should add to their collection of references.

A student's view.......2000-02-06

As a student of Geology, I have used Nesse as my bible for all petrology courses. It is complete, comprehensive and easy to use. A must for all geologists, student or not.

Great book.......1999-12-04

Finally we have a mineralogy text book that will compete with Klein and Hurlbuts's Manual of Mineralogy. The line drawings are outstanding. I am using this text book the next time I teach mineralogy.

Good undergrad college textbook for optical mineralogy........1997-11-17

Remarkably lucid yet accurate presentation of a subject often found difficult by students.

The first third of the text deals with the properties of light, the use and care of the petrographic microscope, and the optical properties of minerals and how to use these to identify mineral grains in thin sections.

Much of the text contains detailed descriptions of the commoner rock-forming minerals from the standpoint of the petrographer. Descriptive diagrams and photographs, and capitalized section headings, separated paragraphs, and all typeface (font) easy to read. Paper is quality glossy and easy to use.

Appendices include Identification Tables based upon various optical properties, tables which have proved their use to students taking the course. Also includes the standard fold-up Interference Color Chart, on quality glossy paper, and on its reverse a table of birefringence versus relief (difference in refractive index).

The author retains consideration for students, including photos of such non-minerals as may confuse the tyro, such as textile fibers, bubbles, and grinding compound, all of which get into thin sections (petrographic slides).

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The first chapters of this textbook cover basic principles of geochemical applications to natural waters and deep Earth and planetary processes. The book introduces topics rarely covered in a single text and emphasizes processes over descriptive material. Suitable for an introductory class, the textbook can also be used as a quick review of geochemical concepts by scientists from other fields.

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Geochemistry.......2005-09-20

I recieved my book within a week and I am happy with it. Thanks!

A gem between many.......2003-12-24

This complete guide will tell you all the basic and in some ways advanced knowledge of GeoChemistry.

Weathering: An Introduction to the Scientific Principles

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Weathering: An Introduction to the Scientific Principles
Will Bland , and David Rolls
Manufacturer: A Hodder Arnold Publication
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ASIN: 0340677449

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Our landscape is constantly changing, but before the dramatic effects of erosion and mass movement take place, more subtle forces work on the rocks, minerals and soils around us. Weathering is the initial process which exposes the top few layers of the Earth to the potential for change. This book provides an introduction to the scientific principles behind mechanical, chemical and biological weathering. Starting with a consideration of the chemical and physical properties of rocks and water, the authors proceed to an accessible explanation of the weathering processes themselves, concluding with a review of weathering rates and intensities, and a survey of the effects of weathering on the landscape. Assuming little background knowledge, the authors develop ideas from first principles to provide a straightforward introduction to weathering for students of geography, geology and earth and environmental science.

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