9781332804306 - Characters of Crystals: An Introduction to Physical Crystallography (Classic Reprint) de Moses, Alfred J. (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a clear and rigorous exposition of the methods and instruments used for the systematic study of the geometrical characteristics of crystals. The author begins with foundational concepts and progresses to in-depth treatments of spherical projection, the 32 classes of crystals and their forms, and the measurement of crystal angles and the graphical depiction of crystals. The book concludes with chapters on the thermal, magnetic, electrical, elastic, and cohesive properties of crystals. This book approaches its subject from a mathematical perspective and provides foundational knowledge for the field. It is a valuable resource for practicing and prospective crystallographers, mineralogists, physicists, and chemists. 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.