Publisher's Synopsis
Practical Mineralogy Simplified: For Mining Students, Miners, And Prospectors is a book written by Jesse Perry Rowe and first published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to mineralogy, designed specifically for those working in the mining industry. It covers all aspects of mineral identification, including physical and chemical properties, crystallography, and optical properties. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the most common minerals found in mining operations, as well as their uses and economic value. The author, Jesse Perry Rowe, was a renowned geologist and mining engineer who had extensive experience in the field. He wrote the book in a simple and straightforward style, making it accessible to anyone interested in mineralogy. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a different aspect of mineralogy, and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding. Overall, Practical Mineralogy Simplified: For Mining Students, Miners, And Prospectors is an invaluable resource for anyone working in the mining industry or interested in mineralogy. It provides a wealth of information on the subject in an easy-to-understand format, making it an essential addition to any mining library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.