Mineralogy

Perkins, Dexter and Henke, Kevin R. (2004). Starts with theoretical consideration of polarizing light in the study of minerals; then moves into detailed mineral descriptions. 176 pps., well illustrated, paper, spiral-bound, 8-1/2 x 11". Shipping weight 2 lbs.

Hefferan, Kevin; and O'Brien, John (2010). A combining of the standard mineralogy-petrology courses sequence into one volume.  Topics include: Composition of the Earth; Crystal Chemistry; Crystallography; Ore Minerals; Industrial Minerals; Gems; Microscopic Identification of Minerals; Overview of Rock Forming Processes; Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks.  808 pps., illus. Shipping weight: 5 lbs.

If you find your 8" diameter sieve is just too small for the job, here are stackable sieves that fit over most 5 gallon buckets.  Each sieve is made of a tough, high impact plastic frame with stainless steel screen.  Mesh sizes are 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 50 and 100.  Dimensions:
14" diameter at the top, 11" diameter at the bottom, 4-3/4" high.  Shipping weight 2 lbs.

Schulze, Daniel J. (2004).  This CD ROM contains images of 70 minerals as seen in thin section using a Petrographic microscope.  Shipping weight 8 oz.

By Stuart Schneider (2004).  This book provides an introduction to fluorescent mineral collection.  Many high quality photographs are presented, showing both the mineral specimen in daylight and the same specimen under ultraviolet light.  192 pps., well illustrated; paperback; 8-1/2 x 11".  Shipping weight 3 lbs.

Hurlbut, Cornelius S.Jr; Sharp, W Edwin (1998) A companion text to such books as "Dana's New Mineralogy" or "Manual of Mineralogy" with information on the tools to use and the tests to run. 328 pps. Illus. Paper. Shipping weight 2 lbs.

Schumann, W (2006).  An excellent color reference on gems: their formation, structure, properties, deposits, cutting, polishing, classification and desription. 256 pps., illustrated, 5" x 7-3/4".  Shipping weight 2 lbs.

Saggerson, E.P. (1986) Common rock forming minerals data are summarized in tabular form for quick comparisons. 55 pps. Illus. Paper. Shipping weight 2 lbs.

Schumann, Walter (1993). An easy-to-use field guide with full color illustrations. Includes a section on meteorites and a streak color identification index. 381 pps. Illus. Paper. Shipping weight 3 lbs.

Neese, William D. (2004).  This book provides comprehensive coverage of the optical properties of minerals.  It describes in detail more than 125 common rock-forming minerals and a selection of common ore minerals.  348 pages, illustrated, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2".  Shipping weight 3 lbs.