Minerals of the mercury ore deposit Idria
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2016
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1. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-662-51061-2 (ISBN)
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-662-51061-2 (ISBN)
The most comprehensive study yet of the mineralogy of the Idria mercury ore deposit, this book includes almost 200 photographs and drawings of superb specimens and updates the historical record with material on new investigations into the mine's mineralogy.
The present work is the first comprehensive study of mineralogy of the world's second largest mercury mine Idria. In the first chapter the readers are acquainted with the history of mining and its relation to mineralogy. Mineralogy is explained in terms of geological processes that were active during the formation of the ore deposit. Among these, hydrocarbons present in the host rocks play a very important role during crystallization. The central part of the book is dedicated to the main mineral of the ore deposit, cinnabar. It occurs in a variety of crystal forms, of which the most special are lateral interpenetration twins. The book is written for a broad readership, and will be interesting for geologists, mineralogist and crystallographers, as well as for those interested in the history of mineral collecting in Idria.
The present work is the first comprehensive study of mineralogy of the world's second largest mercury mine Idria. In the first chapter the readers are acquainted with the history of mining and its relation to mineralogy. Mineralogy is explained in terms of geological processes that were active during the formation of the ore deposit. Among these, hydrocarbons present in the host rocks play a very important role during crystallization. The central part of the book is dedicated to the main mineral of the ore deposit, cinnabar. It occurs in a variety of crystal forms, of which the most special are lateral interpenetration twins. The book is written for a broad readership, and will be interesting for geologists, mineralogist and crystallographers, as well as for those interested in the history of mineral collecting in Idria.
Introduction.- The History of Mining.- Geology and Formation of the Ore Deposit (UH).- Mercury Ores.- Minerals of the Idrija Ore Deposit.- Native Mercury.- Hydrocarbons and Idrialine.- Pyrite and other Sulfide Minerals.- On the Idrija Cinnabar.- Twinning of Cinnabar.- Mineralogical Expedition.- Metacinnabar and Calcite.- Dolomite and Quartz.- Silicate Minerals.- Baryte and Celestine.- Minerals of the Oxidation Zone.- Geological and Technical Heritage of Idrija (BR).- References.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 03.08.2016 |
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| Zusatzinfo | IV, 110 p. 159 illus., 143 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Berlin |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 170 x 244 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Mineralogie / Paläontologie | |
| Schlagworte | Earth and Environmental Science • Economic geology • Hydrocarbons • Mercury Ore Deposits • Mineralogy • Mineralogy and gems • Mineral Resources • Twinning of Cinnabar |
| ISBN-10 | 3-662-51061-8 / 3662510618 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-662-51061-2 / 9783662510612 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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