Introduction to Practical Ore Microscopy

A concise introduction to ore microscopy--and the only one written for undergraduates. Reflected light microscopy is used extensively in the examination of metals and ore minerals, but the standard texts on the subject are complex and expensive. This book explains the facts of practical ore microscopy and supplies relevant data in a straightforward, readable style. The approach is empirical and descriptive, without complex theory and the details of specimen preparation.