Microscopy


"Principles and Practice of Variable Pressure"

Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy (Vp-Esem)

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Offers a starting point to VPSEM, especially for new users, technicians and students containing concise explanations. This book outlines principles and applications that are applicable to various types of VPSEM, irrespective of the manufacturer. Hardback, 240 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 222g.
Author:  Stokes, Debbie
ISBN:  0470065400
Publisher:  John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Microscopy

"Light and Video Microscopy"

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Most information about the nature of living cells is discovered through light microscope observation. This book offers an informative guide on light microscopy. It prepares the reader for interpretation of an image and understanding of the living cell. With approx. 310 illustrations (50 in full color). Hardback, 312 pages. Size: 276 x 216 mm. Weight: 1171g.
Author:  Wayne, Randy O.
ISBN:  012374234X
Publisher:  Elsevier Science & Technology
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Tertiary Education (Us: College) Microscopy

"Microscope Image Processing"

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Digital image processing, an integral part of microscopy, is important to the fields of medicine and scientific research. This book provides a reference on the theory, technique, and applications of this technology. It covers image digitization and display, object measurement and classification, autofocusing, and structured illumination. With approx. 170 illustrations. Hardback, 576 pages. Size: 235 x 191 mm. Weight: 1167g.
Author:  Wu, Qiang Merchant, Fatima Castleman, Kenneth R.
ISBN:  012372578X
Publisher:  Elsevier Science & Technology
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Microscopy

"Metamorphic Rocks, a Classification and Glossary of Terms"

Recommendations of the International Union of Geological Sciences Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks

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A complete nomenclature of metamorphic rock terms for all geoscientists studying metamorphic rocks. With 10 line figures 4 halftones 9 tables. Hardback, 256 pages. Size: 252 x 194 mm. Weight: 717g.
Author:  (Fettes, Douglas, ed.)
ISBN:  0521868106
Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Mineralogy & Gems

"The Spectroscope and Gemmology"

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Until 1933 the refractometer and the microscope were the two principal tools in gem testing. Then B W Anderson introduced the hand spectroscope which became the third vital instrument for the UK gemmologist. This work contains Anderson's papers, and also contains chapters on the Pye spectrophotometer and on lasers. With 168 b&w & line illustrations. Paperback, 272 pages. Size: 229 x 147 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Anderson, Basil Payne, James (Mitchell, R.Keith, ed.)
ISBN:  0719803217
Publisher:  Robert Hale Ltd
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Undergraduate Mineralogy & Gems

"The Diamond Formula"

Diamond Synthesis: a Gemmological Perspective

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Offers a text on synthetic diamonds, joining together the research, achievements, theories, experimental and analytical data by experts in the field, while encompassing a gemmological interpretation. This book offers the average gemmologist, gemmological student or interested party an overview of diamonds. With 52 b/w half tone & line illustrations. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 234 x 165 mm. Weight: 197g.
Author:  Barnard, Amanda S.
ISBN:  0719803810
Publisher:  Robert Hale Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Mineralogy & Gems

"Legendary Gems Or Gems That Made History"

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Gems exert a powerful influence on the modern world, enlightened though it is said to be: once poverty-stricken, Botswana has found sudden wealth under the desert sands, where diamonds have been hiding for a hundred million years. This title presents the history of the legendary gems. With 12 illustrations. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 228 x 172 mm. Weight: 577g.
Author:  Bruton, Eric
ISBN:  0719804019
Publisher:  Robert Hale Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Mineralogy & Gems

"Origin of Igneous Rocks"

The Isotopic Evidence

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This study explains the petrogenesis of igneous rocks as a consequence of tectonic processes resulting from interactions between asthenopheric plumes and the overlying lithospheric mantle. With 420 figs., 60 tabs.. Hardback, 511 pages. Size: 230 x 204 mm. Weight: 1202g.
Author:  Faure, Gunter
ISBN:  3540677720
Publisher:  Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date:  2000  (Germany)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Mineralogy & Gems

"Manual of Mineral Science"

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Offers readers coverage of mineralogy and crystallography. This book includes a CD-ROM to let readers see the minerals and crystals, while also viewing chemical composition, symmetry, and morphological crystallography. With illustrations (some col.). 23 rev ed. Hardback, 704 pages. Size: 282 x 224 mm. Weight: 1636g.
Author:  Klein, Cornelis Dutrow, Barbara
ISBN:  0471721573
Publisher:  John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date:  2007  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Mineralogy & Gems

"Introduction to Radioactive Minerals"

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With illustrations. Paperback, 144 pages.
Author:  Lauf, R. J.
ISBN:  076432912X
Publisher:  Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Mineralogy & Gems

"Love is in the Earth Mineralogical Pictorial"

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"Love is in the Earth" series; With col.ill.. New ed. Paperback, 400 pages. Size: 235 x 159 mm. Weight: 862g.
Author:  Melody
ISBN:  0962819026
Publisher:  Earth-Love Publishing,U.S.
Date:  1997  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Mineralogy & Gems

"Physical Properties of Crystals"

Their Representation By Tensors and Matrices

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With figures, tables. Paperback, 352 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 522g.
Author:  Nye, J.F.
ISBN:  0198511655
Publisher:  Oxford University Press
Date:  1985  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Tertiary Education (Us: College) Mineralogy & Gems

"Identification of Gemstones"

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Serves as a reference guide to gem and ornamental materials, and outlines the features a gem tester has to know before making an identification. This book describes not only each natural gem species, but also their synthetic counterparts, and the materials used as imitations, demonstrating how to avoid costly mistakes. With 60 colour illustrations. Paperback, 328 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 517g.
Author:  O'Donoghue, Michael Joyner, Louise
ISBN:  0719803519
Publisher:  Robert Hale Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Mineralogy & Gems

"Gemstones"

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"Collins Gem" series; Explores the history of ornamental stones, discussing their different social and cultural meanings and monetary values through the ages. This pocket-sized book features specific details about the crystal system, hardness, composition, lustre and gemstone 'family' of each gem. It is useful for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. With col. illustrations. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 117 x 82 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Oldershaw, Cally
ISBN:  0007233019
Publisher:  Harpercollins Publishers
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Mineralogy & Gems

"Philip's Guide to Gems, Stones and Crystals"

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A practical pocket-sized guide to the identification and use of precious and semiprecious stones, novelty stones, agates and crystals. It covers both the geology, chemistry and properties of gemstones, and the practical aspects for collectors, as well as including a visual identification key. With 600 colour photos, 50 colour artworks. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 198 x 126 mm. Weight: 354g.
Author:  Oldershaw, Cally
ISBN:  0540083895
Publisher:  Philip's
Date:  2003  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Mineralogy & Gems

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