"An excellent introduction to crystallography (and, incidentally, to much basic physics) written in plain language, this is the obvious book to turn 'rock hounds' (adult or teenaged) to a fuller understanding of the background of their hobby and to a greater enjoyment of an amateur interest in geology. The text is supplemented by descriptions of simple (and cheap!) experiments and suggestions for additional reading." Library Journal "This work is a 'fascinating discussion of the strange ways in which solids form, an excellent hobby book describing ways of growing crystals, and a lucid, penetrating introduction to solid state physics. It can be read on any of these levels; or ideally, on all... [the book] should prove a delight to all readers." Science
An excellent introduction to crystallography (and, incidentally, to
much basic physics) written in plain language, this is the obvious
book to turn 'rock hounds' (adult or teenaged) to a fuller
understanding of the background of their hobby and to a greater
enjoyment of an amateur interest in geology. The text is
supplemented by descriptions of simple (and cheap!) experiments and
suggestions for additional reading.—Library Journal
This work is a 'fascinating discussion of the strange ways in which
solids form, an excellent hobby book describing ways of growing
crystals, and a lucid, penetrating introduction to solid state
physics. It can be read on any of these levels; or ideally, on
all...[the book] should prove a delight to all readers.—Science
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