9780243558513 - Minerales del Perú, ó Catálogo Razonado de una Coleccion Que Representa los Principales Tipos Minerales de la Republica Con Muestras de Huano y Restos de Aves Que L... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and diligently researched compendium of the vast mineral wealth of Peru, encompassing general principles of mineralogy and detailed descriptions of over 4000 mineral samples collected by the author. Expanding on knowledge that the author has previously published, this volume serves as a thorough reference for mineralogists and enthusiasts alike, with particular significance for its detailed descriptions of previously unknown species. The author provides historical context for the study of minerals in Peru, referencing early explorers and detailing the Incan use of minerals. The work is enriched by the inclusion of original chemical analyses of various Peruvian minerals. The author masterfully synthesizes existing literature on the subject with his own profound knowledge of mineralogy, resulting in a text that is meticulously precise yet accessible to anyone with a keen interest in the earth sciences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.