Crystallography and Mineralogy

Author: Zhao Shanrong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-06-21
Features: This textbook is a comprehensive one covering both Crystallography and Mineralogy. The first part focuses on Crystallography (also known as Crystallography), primarily following the of crystal symmetry—crystal orientation—single forms and aggregates to vividly and visually introduce the fundamental theories of macroscopic symmetry in crystal morphology. Based on this foundation, it briefly introduces the basics of group theory and its application in crystal symmetry theory. It also succinctly covers the microsymmetry theoretical knowledge of the internal structure of crystals. Finally, it introduces the basic knowledge of crystal growth, regular intergrowth of crystals, and crystal chemistry. The second part covers Mineralogy, starting with the introduction of basic knowledge such as the composition, morphology, physical properties, and research methods of minerals. Then, based on the crystal chemical classification system of minerals, it summarizes, compares, and analyzes minerals at different classification levels, such as major categories, classes, groups, and species. It emphasizes the fundamental crystal chemical principles shared by major categories, classes, and groups of minerals, while keeping the descriptive knowledge of specific mineral species concise. The features of this book are its balance between visual and intuitive understanding and rational derivation, between fundamental theories and practicality, as well as between systematic completeness and content conciseness. This book can be used by undergraduate students in geology, jewelry, and materials-related fields in higher education institutions, as well as by relevant researchers. It can also serve as a reference for researchers in condensed matter physics and life sciences.