A thematic introduction to the modern theory of continuum mechanics and thermodynamics is presented from the viewpoint o......more

With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes......more

Mineral materials science is an emerging comprehensive multidisciplinary area. Over the past 40 years, Chinese scientist......more

Take a road trip through deep time and California history, with a friendly expert geologist at the wheel. From its epic ......more

This edited volume is possibly the first of its kind to synthesize the most current knowledge on the topic of underwater......more

The epic stories of our planet’s 4.54-billion-year history are written in strata--ages-old remnants of ancient seafloors......more

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Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and m......more

This book summarises the technology for resources targeting and assessment and provides six types of prediction and asse......more

Recent Advances on Hydrogen Storage in Micro- and Mesoporous Materials: Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Envir......more

Smart Halloysite Nanotubes: Fundamentals and Applications takes its users on a journey that starts with a fundamental un......more

A Tectonic History of the Earth provides a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic geological forces that have shaped o......more

What will remain of our plastic, cans, and other junk long after humans have vanished? What kind of fossils will we leav......more

Features 60 outstanding rockhounding sites Emphasizes rockhounding basics, sustainable collecting, and Leave No Trace pr......more

Includes space for sketching Prompts to fill in about places and rocks found Compact, portable size Rockhounds will enjo......more

A profound and lyrical reflection on the cyclical nature of life, what happens when we break that cycle, and how to repa......more

Explore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern ti......more

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Have you ever wondered how to explain to your friends and acquaintances what you specialize in within your scientific fi......more

Based on hundreds of thin sections from granite in China, this book introduces metasomatic textures and their formation ......more

This book examines agate provinces through the lens of plate tectonics, stratigraphy, agatization, and more. It delves i......more

The Atlas of Minerals and Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks in Thin-section provides the geology student and geoscientist wi......more

Graham Park tracks the many changes that the Earth has experienced from its initial formation about 4,500 million years ......more

Covering the fundamentals of biogenic silica, including synthesis, production and key applications, this book provides u......more

Turn rocks and stones into tiny treasures--to display at home or to give to your friends! Using pens, markers, paints, b......more

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The synthesis and study of montmorillonite clays and their derivate materials are one of the widest fields of research i......more

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This textbook teaches important material and technological fundamentals in various technical systems and applied geoscie......more

This textbook presents the fundamental concepts and application of optical mineralogy in a very simple, systematic, and ......more

"What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as ......more

In Navigating Rocky Terrain, a nature memoir in essays, Laurie Roath Frazier explores the subterranean in search of foot......more

"Marcia Bjornerud’s life as a geologist has coincided with an extraordinary period of discovery. From an insular girlhoo......more

With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches t......more

GEOLOGICAL GEMS - Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a lover of natural beauty, or are drawn to the healing properties......more

This book offers a guide to the microscopic study of metallic ores with reflected light. It combines a rigorous approach......more

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The Phanerozoic Geology and Natural Resources of Egypt includes a series of chapters written by highly qualified group o......more

This is the first research report on mining development in the SCO member countries conducted by a Chinese research inst......more

This article is about the environmental impact of opencast coal mining. Its general objective is to assess the environme......more

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The cement and concrete industries are currently facing challenges on making their processes more sustainable without re......more

This book focuses on the environmental property of minerals including mineralogical record of environmental changes, min......more

This richly illustrated book reviews the geology, tectonics, sedimentary basins and strategic resources of North Africa ......more

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Meteorites are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But t......more

Meteorites are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But t......more

Much has happened in the world in the 17 years since the first New Views of the Moon was published as volume 60 of the M......more

This book covers well testing methods included the latest developments in the field. It explains classic topics in depth......more

The book presents short papers of participants of the 8th International Scientific Conference-School for Young Scientist......more

This volume of the Minerals Yearbook provides an annual review of mineral production and trade and of mineral-related go......more

This volume of the Minerals Yearbook provides an annual review of mineral production and trade and of mineral-related go......more

It was a different time. In 1970, the hippie culture was still going strong, and young people were ready to take on the ......more

Minerals are essential commodities for the growth of mankind, and all the progress of humanity owes unequivocally to min......more

New to rockhounding or ready to ramp up your skills? This contemporary guide to rock collecting goes beyond the "where a......more

Ever wondered about the humble mineral that has shaped civilizations and played a crucial role in human history? Are you......more

In the field of waste disposal, recovery, and recycling, industrial residues from ceramic and mining activities are just......more

This book focuses on reservoir surveillance and management, reservoir evaluation and dynamic description, reservoir prod......more

Discover the Dazzling World of Rocks, Gems, and Minerals! Fascinated by the Earth’s Natural Treasures? Dive into the viv......more

This book focuses on reservoir surveillance and management, reservoir evaluation and dynamic description, reservoir prod......more

Dive into the world of rocks, gemstones, and fossils! Do you love rocks, gems, and fossils? Have you ever thought about ......more

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This collection presents papers from the 153rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society....more

The region of Europe and Central Eurasia defined in this volume encompasses territory that extends from the Atlantic Coa......more

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The collection focuses on the advancements of characterization of minerals, metals, and materials and the applications o......more

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This book provides the first comprehensive compilation of cutting-edge research on Merapi volcano on the island of Java,......more

The collection focuses on the advancements of characterization of minerals, metals, and materials and the applications o......more

Superconductivity and Magnetism in Skutterudites discusses superconducting and magnetic properties of a class of materia......more