: A concluding look at the development of amphibole study through the centuries. Availability and Formats
: A complete breakdown of current amphibole nomenclature and the logic behind their complex solid-solution series. Amphiboles: Crystal Chemistry, Occurrence, and ...
: Detailed chapters on the atomic arrangement of amphiboles, specifically the double chain of tetrahedra and strips of octahedra. It covers long-range and short-range order, as well as new synthetic and natural compositions. : A concluding look at the development of
: A major section addressing asbestiform amphiboles, their toxicity, and the mineralogical characterization necessary to understand health hazards like mesothelioma. It covers long-range and short-range order, as well
The volume is structured to move from fundamental atomic details to broad geological and health-related contexts:
: Chapters focusing on amphiboles in igneous and metamorphic environments, trace-element partitioning between melts, and the experimental stability of end-members.