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Elements of Optical Mineralogy by N.H. Winghell Paperback Book. Author N.H. Winghell, A.N. Wingchell. Written for students and practitioners of geology and petrography, this work explores the complex behavior of light as it interacts with crystalline substances. This work remains a classic in the field, prized for its clarity and its enduring relevance to the study of mineralogical work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Elements of Optical Mineralogy by N.H. Winghell, A.N. Wingchell Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Elements of Optical Mineralogy" is an essential scientific reference that provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques used to identify minerals through their optical properties. Written for students and practitioners of geology and petrography, this work explores the complex behavior of light as it interacts with crystalline substances. The text offers a systematic approach to understanding the refractive indices, birefringence, and interference figures of various mineral detailing the use of the petrographic microscope, the authors provide a rigorous framework for the microscopic examination of rock-forming minerals. The volume includes detailed descriptions of mineral groups, classification systems, and the physical laws governing optical phenomena in crystals. "Elements of Optical Mineralogy" stands as a foundational contribution to the earth sciences, bridging the gap between theoretical physics and practical mineral identification. Its clear methodologies and technical depth make it a valuable resource for those studying crystallography and the internal structure of the Earth's crust. This work remains a classic in the field, prized for its clarity and its enduring relevance to the study of mineralogical work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025632141 ISBN-13 9781025632148 Title Elements of Optical Mineralogy Author N.H. Winghell, A.N. Wingchell Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 442 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178641799; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys