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By: A Holden and P Morrison
318 pages, B/w photos, illus
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An introduction to crystallography.
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Out of Print
By: A Holden and P Morrison
318 pages, B/w photos, illus
An excellent introduction to crystallography (and, incidentally, to much basic physics) written in plain language, this is the obvious book to turn 'rock hounds' (adult or teenaged) to a fuller understanding of the background of their hobby and to a greater enjoyment of an amateur interest in geology. The text is supplemented by descriptions of simple (and cheap!) experiments and suggestions for additional reading. - Library Journal "This work is a 'fascinating discussion of the strange ways in which solids form, an excellent hobby book describing ways of growing crystals, and a lucid, penetrating introduction to solid state physics. It can be read on any of these levels; or ideally, on all ... [the book] should prove a delight to all readers." - Science