Rock-forming Minerals, Volume 2,deel 1 -

: Each chapter begins with a data summary and a sketch showing optical orientation or stereographic projections.

(often cited as Volume 2A ) is a definitive reference work by W.A. Deer, R.A. Howie, and J. Zussman (DHZ). The second edition, published in 1978 and reprinted by the Geological Society of London , focuses exclusively on Single-Chain Silicates , primarily the pyroxene group. Core Focus: Single-Chain Silicates Rock-forming minerals, Volume 2,Deel 1

For further reading or to acquire a copy, you can check the Geological Society of London's bookshop or educational platforms like Geokniga . Rock-Forming Minerals, Volume 2A: Single-Chain Silicates : Each chapter begins with a data summary

: Key tests and characteristics to differentiate similar minerals under a microscope. Howie, and J

: Discussion of the mineral's occurrence and stability in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments. Key Data & Significance

This volume covers minerals where silica tetrahedra are linked into infinite single chains. The primary subjects include: