Mineralogical Applications of Crystal Field Theory

by Roger G. Burns

Overview

The new edition of this landmark volume takes into account the vast amount of new spectral data on minerals, and describes a variety of applications of crystal field theory to the earth and planetary sciences. A unique perspective of the second edition is that it highlights the properties of minerals that make them compounds of interest to solid state chemists and physicists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521430777
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/16/1993
Series:	Cambridge Topics in Mineral Physics and Chemistry , #5
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.29(h) x 1.22(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Outline of crystal field theory; 3. Energy level diagrams and crystal field spectra of transition metal ions; 4. Measurements of absorption spectra of minerals; 5. Crystal field spectra of transition metal ions in minerals; 6. Crystal chemistry of transition metal-bearing minerals; 7. Thermodynamic properties; 8. Distribution of trace transition elements in the crust; 9. Optical specta at elevated temperatures and pressures: applications to the mantle; 10. Reflectance spectra: applications to remote sensing the compositions of planetary surfaces; 11. Covalent bonding of the transition elements; 12. Literature cited; Appendices; Subject index.

Editorial Reviews

"...provides an updated look at crystal field theory and its applications...will serve as a useful text for graduate students and as a valuable reference for all research workers interested in the crystal chemistry, spectroscopy, and geochemistry of minerals containing the transition elements." Michael D. McCormack, Geophysics

"This greatly expanded second edition is a welcome addition to the first, which pioneered the application of crystal field theory to geology...a very successful update that includes the most recent data along with fresh interpretations and new applications. References are extensively expanded...A number of new figures and tables have been added along with eight appendixes summarizing transition metal properties and related data. An invaluable reference for physical scientists." M.E. McCca llum, Choice

"...well-written, and quite readable...provides an ample outline of crystal field theory. Good forward-referencing is a strong point, as are the chapter summaries... given its breadth and its application to all fields supported by the MAC, any reader of The Canadian Mineralogist should find it interesting." T. Scott Ercit, The Canadian Mineralogist

"This book is a beautifully written summary of the life work of the author and the contributions of many others over a period spanning four decades....I found this book to be comprehensive, enlightening, informative, and a delight to read." James W. Downs, Pergammon

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