Rock-forming Minerals, Volume 2,deel 1 -

: Data on refractive indices, optic axial angles, and density, often correlated with chemical composition.

: Descriptions of atomic structure and X-ray methods for identification.

Each mineral or mineral group is analyzed through five standardized sub-sections: Rock-forming minerals, Volume 2,Deel 1

This volume covers minerals where silica tetrahedra are linked into infinite single chains. The primary subjects include:

: Tabulated chemical analyses, structural formulae, and phase equilibria in relevant systems. : Data on refractive indices, optic axial angles,

: Each chapter begins with a data summary and a sketch showing optical orientation or stereographic projections.

: The second edition was completely rewritten to include over 15 years of new research, growing to 668 pages (three times the length of the first edition). The primary subjects include: : Tabulated chemical analyses,

: Key tests and characteristics to differentiate similar minerals under a microscope.