Philosophy Of Mineralogy (1798) - Robert Townson - Bog

The ""Philosophy of Mineralogy"" is a book written by Robert Townson in 1798. It is a comprehensive study of minerals, their properties, and their classification. The book covers a wide range of topics related to mineralogy, including crystallography, mineral formation, and the chemical composition of minerals. Townson's work is considered to be one of the earliest attempts to develop a systematic approach to the study of minerals. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of mineralogy. The first section provides an introduction to the subject and discusses the history of mineralogy. The second section focuses on crystallography, examining the physical properties of crystals and their classification. The third section explores the chemical composition of minerals, discussing the various elements and compounds that make up different minerals. The final section of the book examines the formation and occurrence of minerals in nature. Overall, the ""Philosophy of Mineralogy"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of minerals and their properties.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.