Instructions For The Discrimination Of Minerals - Franz Von Kobell - Bog

""Instructions For The Discrimination Of Minerals: By Simple Chemical Experiments"" is a book written by Franz Von Kobell in 1841. The book is a comprehensive guide on how to distinguish minerals by conducting simple chemical experiments. It provides detailed instructions on how to identify minerals using various methods such as color, streak, hardness, specific gravity, and reaction with acids. The book consists of 16 chapters, each focusing on a specific mineral group. It covers a wide range of minerals, including metallic ores, non-metallic minerals, and precious stones. The author provides a detailed description of each mineral, its physical and chemical properties, and the tests required to identify it. The book is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to both amateur and professional mineralogists. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mineralogy, geology, or earth sciences. Overall, ""Instructions For The Discrimination Of Minerals: By Simple Chemical Experiments"" is a timeless classic that remains relevant today, over 170 years after its initial publication. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of minerals and their identification.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.