Enter the fascinating world of petrology with this essential guide to the study of minerals under the microscope. Henry G. Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the properties and characteristics of minerals, with detailed descriptions of their structures and chemical compositions. With dozens of stunning photographs and diagrams, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the science of rocks and their formation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.