Introduction to Optical Mineralogy
A clear, systematic introduction to the optical properties of minerals and the techniques used to identify them with a polarizing microscope.
About This Book
Introduction to Optical Mineralogy presents the essential principles and methods for studying minerals in thin section under a polarizing microscope.
The text covers optical theory, mineral identification techniques, and practical laboratory procedures used in optical mineralogy.
Readers learn how to determine optical properties such as refractive index, birefringence, and pleochroism to distinguish mineral species.
The book serves students and professionals in geology, earth sciences, and materials analysis who require accurate mineral characterization.
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