Crystals
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Crystals

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Crystals

About this book

Crystals by Edward S. Dana is a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the fascinating world of crystallography, offering readers an in-depth look at the structure, formation, and properties of crystals. This classic work delves into the fundamental principles that govern the growth and symmetry of crystals, providing clear explanations of the geometric laws and mathematical relationships that define their forms. Dana meticulously describes the various crystal systems, illustrating their unique characteristics with detailed diagrams and examples. The book covers the physical and chemical properties of crystals, including their optical behavior, cleavage, and hardness, making it an invaluable resource for students, scientists, and enthusiasts alike. With its thorough treatment of both theoretical concepts and practical applications, Crystals serves as both a textbook and a reference guide, illuminating the beauty and complexity of the crystalline world. Whether you are a mineralogist, a collector, or simply curious about the natural wonders of crystals, this book offers a rich and engaging journey into one of nature's most captivating phenomena.

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Table of contents

  1. CRYSTALS
  2. PREFACE
  3. CONTENTS
  4. CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION.
  5. CHAPTER II THE MASKING OF SIMILARITY OF SYMMETRY AND CONSTANCY OF ANGLE BY DIFFERENCE OF HABIT, AND ITS INFLUENCE ON EARLY STUDIES OF CRYSTALS.
  6. CHAPTER III THE PRESCIENT WORK OF THE ABBÉ HAÜY.
  7. CHAPTER IV THE SEVEN STYLES OF CRYSTAL ARCHITECTURE.
  8. CHAPTER V HOW CRYSTALS ARE DESCRIBED. THE SIMPLE LAW LIMITING THE NUMBER OF POSSIBLE FORMS.
  9. CHAPTER VI THE DISTRIBUTION OF CRYSTAL FACES IN ZONES, AND THE MODE OF CONSTRUCTING A PLAN OF THE FACES.
  10. CHAPTER VII THE WORK OF EILHARDT MITSCHERLICH AND HIS DISCOVERY OF ISOMORPHISM.
  11. CHAPTER VIII MORPHOTROPY AS DISTINCT FROM ISOMORPHISM.
  12. CHAPTER IX THE CRYSTAL SPACE-LATTICE AND ITS MOLECULAR UNIT CELL. THE 230 POINT-SYSTEMS OF HOMOGENEOUS CRYSTAL STRUCTURE.
  13. CHAPTER X LAW OF VARIATION OF ANGLES IN ISOMORPHOUS SERIES. RELATIVE DIMENSIONS OF UNIT CELLS. FIXITY OF ATOMS IN CRYSTAL.
  14. CHAPTER XI THE EXPLANATION OF POLYMORPHISM, AND THE RELATION BETWEEN ENANTIOMORPHISM AND OPTICAL ACTIVITY.
  15. CHAPTER XII EFFECT OF THE SYMMETRY OF CRYSTALS ON THE PASSAGE OF LIGHT THROUGH THEM. QUARTZ, CALCITE, AND GYPSUM AS EXAMPLES.
  16. CHAPTER XIII EXPERIMENTS IN CONVERGENT POLARISED LIGHT WITH QUARTZ, AS AN EXAMPLE OF MIRROR-IMAGE SYMMETRY AND ITS ACCOMPANYING OPTICAL ACTIVITY.
  17. CHAPTER XIV EXPERIMENTS WITH QUARTZ AND GYPSUM IN PARALLEL POLARISED LIGHT. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS FROM THE EXPERIMENTS WITH QUARTZ.
  18. CHAPTER XV HOW A CRYSTAL GROWS FROM A SOLUTION.
  19. CHAPTER XVI LIQUID CRYSTALS.
  20. CHAPTER XVII THE CHEMICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHY. THE THEORY OF POPE AND BARLOW—CONCLUSION.
  21. INDEX