Publisher's Synopsis
The Ultraviolet Guide to Minerals by Sterling Gleason is a comprehensive manual that provides detailed information on how to use ultraviolet light to locate and recognize minerals. The book is designed to be a working guide for both amateur and professional mineral collectors, as well as geologists and mineralogists. The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides an introduction to ultraviolet light and its properties, as well as an overview of the different types of minerals that can be identified using UV light. This section also includes information on the equipment needed for UV mineral identification, such as UV lamps and filters.The second section of the book is a detailed guide to specific minerals that can be identified using UV light. Each mineral is described in detail, including its physical and chemical properties, as well as its fluorescence properties under UV light. The guide also includes high-quality photographs of each mineral, both in normal light and under UV light, to aid in identification.Overall, the Ultraviolet Guide to Minerals is an essential resource for anyone interested in mineral collecting or studying geology. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to beginners, while also providing in-depth information for more advanced users.Including Field Identification Charts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
