Collector's Guide to Fluorite

Download or Read eBook Collector's Guide to Fluorite PDF written by Arvid Eric Pasto and published by Schiffer Earth Science Monogra. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Collector's Guide to Fluorite
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Publisher : Schiffer Earth Science Monogra
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0764331930
ISBN-13 : 9780764331930
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Book Synopsis Collector's Guide to Fluorite by : Arvid Eric Pasto

Book excerpt: Fluorite is found everywhere, has been important to industry for centuries, and is a minor ornamental material as well. Fluorite presents a fascinating array of colors, habits, and associated minerals and is widely available. See spectacularly large "museum quality" specimens that can be found. Fluorite presents a wealth of scientific opportunities to see crystallography, geochemistry, and solid-state physics at work in the natural world. This book includes information for the hobby collector or rock hound, as well as technical information for those who want to understand fluorite in greater depth. It provides over 140 full-color examples and extensive references to the formation and geographic locations of fluorite. This book is essential for everyone with a passion for minerals.


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