: Includes world production totals and primary uses for major elements.
: The bulk of the book serves as a compendium of specific minerals. These are often organized by their principal economic elements (e.g., Copper, Gold, Iron) or by chemical groups like silicates and non-silicates. Key Features of the 27th Edition Rutley’s Elements of Mineralogy
: Provides detailed instruction on crystal systems and the optical properties of minerals, which are critical for identifying minerals under a microscope . : Includes world production totals and primary uses