Could anyone recommend a few good introductory texts in the fields of mineral physics & crystallography?

25 March 2016 1 5K Report

I am looking to expand from petrological perspective and learn a bit about the chemistry and physics with possible links and applications to geology/geoscience.

Advanced undergrad/postgrad level would be best.

So far I am familiar with the works of Nesse and Deer, Howie & Zussmann that I used for mineral identification in igneous petrology.

Sobhi Nasir

I suggest the textbook "Manual of Mineralogy by Klein and Hurlbut, 21/22 edition" this is the best introductory book for undergraduate of Mineralogy/Geology

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