Treatise On Mineralogy V1: Or The Natural History Of The Mineral Kingdom (1825)

Treatise On Mineralogy V1: Or The Natural History Of The Mineral Kingdom (1825) is a comprehensive guide to the study of minerals written by Friederich Mohs. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the physical and chemical properties of minerals, and the second volume focusing on their classification and identification.In this book, Mohs provides a detailed overview of the characteristics of minerals, including their crystal structure, color, luster, and hardness. He also discusses the various processes that can be used to extract minerals from the earth and how they can be analyzed and identified.The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts discussed, as well as tables of mineral properties and classifications. Mohs also provides a history of the study of minerals and the development of mineralogy as a scientific discipline.Overall, Treatise On Mineralogy V1: Or The Natural History Of The Mineral Kingdom (1825) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of minerals, from amateur collectors to professional geologists and mineralogists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.