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Mineralogy of Uranium and Thorium
Robert J. Lauf
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Description for Mineralogy of Uranium and Thorium
Hardcover. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PNV; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 287 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2016.
For students of geology, this book offers a systematic overview of uranium and thorium minerals, which are known for their intense ultraviolet fluorescence and are critically important as our source of nuclear energy. Learn about the geochemical conditions that produce significant ore deposits and view more than 600 maps, structure diagrams, color photos, and electron micrographs. A web link allows readers to view the more than 130 crystal structures in three dimensions for a richer appreciation of their details. The minerals are arranged to emphasize how they fit into chemical groups, and a thorough description is provided for each mineral. ... Read more
For students of geology, this book offers a systematic overview of uranium and thorium minerals, which are known for their intense ultraviolet fluorescence and are critically important as our source of nuclear energy. Learn about the geochemical conditions that produce significant ore deposits and view more than 600 maps, structure diagrams, color photos, and electron micrographs. A web link allows readers to view the more than 130 crystal structures in three dimensions for a richer appreciation of their details. The minerals are arranged to emphasize how they fit into chemical groups, and a thorough description is provided for each mineral. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
2015g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764351136
SKU
V9780764351136
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About Robert J. Lauf
Robert Lauf holds a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, and has conducted wide-ranging scientific research in fields ranging from nuclear fuel to microwave processing and biomineralization. He has been granted over 40 U.S. patents, and has written 14 books on mineralogy for the collector.
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