is a foundational scientific work by Edward Salisbury Dana , first published in 1877 . Written with the cooperation of his father, the renowned geologist James Dwight Dana , the book was designed as a comprehensive handbook for students and researchers in the emerging fields of mineralogy and crystallography. Key Details and History
Revised and enlarged by William E. Ford , reflecting advancements in chemical classification. A text-book of mineralogy with an extended trea...
Intended to meet the needs of class instruction, the text is a detailed "encyclopaedia" of mineral properties, covering subjects such as Descriptive Crystallography , Mathematical Crystallography , and Pseudomorphous Crystals . Editions: First Edition (1877): Published by John Wiley & Sons . is a foundational scientific work by Edward Salisbury
Contains various records and full-text views of historical editions. Ford , reflecting advancements in chemical classification
Due to its immense educational value, the book has been frequently republished in modern formats by publishers like Legare Street Press and Forgotten Books. Availability and Full Text