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Mineralogy

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Alphabetical Mineral Reference: Listing of hundreds of minerals, with descriptions and specifications.
Author: Banfield, Jill
Subjects: chemical data, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: reference data
Athena Mineralogy: Extensive minerals database using IMA approved mineral names and varieties names, updated 1996. Includes an alphabetical list, systematic list, elements, sulfides, halides, oxides, carbonates, sulfates, phosphates, silicates, organic materials and varieties.
Author: Perroud, Pierre
Subjects: chemical data, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: reference data
Bob's Rock Shop for Mineral Collectors and Rockhounds: A non-commercial gallery of over 150 specimen images of rocks and minerals plus associated magazine.
Author: Keller, Bob
Subjects: gems, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: image collection, magazine
CSIRO Division of Minerals: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Australia: Division of Minerals. It aims to find the best solutions for minerals problems in Australia's best interests.
Author: CSIRO
Subjects: australian geography, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 559
Resource type: institution
Example Mineralogy Course: From the Field to the Web: Detailed course description with three main sections: crystallography, crystal chemistry, and silicate mineralogy.
Author: Gunter, Mickey
Subjects: chemistry education, crystallography, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: guide
Introduction to Crystallography and Mineral Crystal Systems: Aims to give an appreciation of natural mineral crystals and their forms by giving background and understanding into the world of crystallography. Includes information on the cubic, tetragonal, orthorhombic, hexagonal, monoclinic and triclinic systems.
Author: Howard, Mike
Subjects: crystallography, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 548
Resource type: article, guide
Journal of Geology: Research and theory in geophysics, geochemistry, sedimentology, geomorphology, petrology, plate tectonics, volcanology, structural geology, mineralogy, and planetary sciences. Tables of contents available.
Author: University of Chicago Press
Subjects: geology research, geomorphology, geophysics, mineralogy, petrology, planetary science, volcanoes
DeweyClass: 551
Resource type: journal
Journal of Metals: Topics in traditional and innovative areas in minerals, metals and materials.
Author: Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Subjects: materials science, metallurgy, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 620.1
Resource type: journal
Ken's Fluorescent Minerals: Set of pictures of fluorescent minerals photographed under long wave or short wave ultraviolet light.
Author: Colosky, Kenneth
Subjects: gems, mineralogy, petrology
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: image collection
Links for Mineralogists: Extensive collection of links to mineralogy and earth sciences resources.
Author: Kelber, Klaus-Peter, Mineralogisches Institut, Universitat Wurzburg
Subjects: earth science links, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: index
Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom: Searchable directory of substances, accessible by name, chemical group, colour, streak, hardness, crystal group, elemental affiliations, and Dana classification. Information returned for each entry covers chemical formula, composition, transparency, specific gravity, luster, popularity, and demand. Also includes a gallery of images and a glossary of related terms.
Author: Friedman, Hershel
Subjects: gems, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 553.8
Resource type: images, reference data
Mineral Deposits and Economic Geology: Research programme in Southern Africa, Namibia and Lesotho, including proterozoic base metal deposits and hydrothermal mineralisation in the Bushveld complex.
Author: University of Cape Town Department of Geological Sciences
Subjects: economic geology, lesotho, mineralogy, namibia, south africa
DeweyClass: 556
Resource type: articles
Mineral Gallery: A collection of mineral descriptions, images, and specimens, with an electronic index to a mineralogical database. It provides multiple cross linked indexes into the set of common minerals, plus a full text search index which aids in mineral identification.
Author: Amethyst Galleries
Subjects: mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: image collection, reference data, reference documents
Mineralogy: A portfolio of some of the best Web resources worldwide on mineralogy, selected by a professional geologist. Llinks to related sites on gemstones and igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are included.
Author: GeologyShop
Subjects: economic geology, geology education, geology research, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: index
Mineralogy and Petrology Research on the Web: Collection of links to journals, publishers, surveys, mineralogical databases, professional societies, laboratories, and research groups concerned with mineralogy and petrology.
Author: University of Dayton
Subjects: mineralogy, petrology
DeweyClass: 552
Resource type: index
Mineralogy Database: Database containing more than 5000 pages of mineral data, including individual mineral data descriptions with links. Headings include crystallography, chemical composition, physical and optical properties, as well as an alphabetical listing of mineral species.
Author: Barthelmy, David
Subjects: crystallography, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: reference data
Robotic Antarctic Meteorite Search: Antarctica 2000: Provides daily updates of the mission to identify new meteorite samples in the Antarctic, utilising the NOMAD robotic vehicle. Includes information about Carnegie Mellon University's Field Robotics Centre, the organisation responsible for the project, and a collection of related photographs, press releases, and technical publications.
Author: Carnegie Mellon University
Subjects: mineralogy, robotics
DeweyClass: 549.112
Resource type: documents
TMS: Organisation for members involved in materials science and engineering. Includes information about publications such as JOM, covering subjects like high temperature materials, microstructural and mechanical properties, radiation effects and corrosion, issues in alloy stability and design, fatigue in structural materials, and simulation of metal-forming processes.
Author: TMS
Subjects: engineering societies, materials science, metallurgy, mineralogy
DeweyClass: 620.1
Resource type: institution
Virtual Atlas of Opaque and Ore Minerals in their Associations: An atlas of full-colour photomicrographs of the major ore-forming associations and opaque minerals in non-mineralized rocks. It describes typical examples of each material from many classical localities throughout the world. For each association there is a listing of the major (and important minor) primary ore minerals, alteration products and gangue, typical textures, a brief discussion of the geology of the association and a list of references.
Author: Ixer, Robert A. & Duller, Paul R.
Subjects: mineralogy
DeweyClass: 549
Resource type: image collection, reference document