Version 1.9. This technical upgrade also runs on Mac OS® X Lion (10.7) and Mountain Lion (10.8). The Study of Minerals is a comprehensive learning tool for anyone interested in minerals, from a casual collector to the advanced mineralogy student. Learn about how crystals form, chemical composition, their symmetry, and properties. Find out what minerals are or go straight to microscopic and laboratory analysis of minerals. Study gems and ores, then test your skill at mineral exploration. Includes animated interactive activities, illustrated glossary, abundant photographs, video clips, and easy access to an extensive illustrated mineral properties database of over 150 minerals. Includes two college levels of study: Intermediate (Introduction to Minerals) and Advanced (Mineralogy). To order a version upgrade, click the Buy online button or call 1-800-293-2725.
- Minerals, Crystals, and Rocks
- Mineral Symmetry - How Nature Builds Mineral
- Mineral Chemistry and Chemical Classification
- Physical Properties and Hand Sample Identification
- Microscopic Analysis and Identification
- Laboratory Analysis and Identification
- Gemstones
- Mineral Exploration and Mining
- Mineral Database
- Illustrated Glossary
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| Macintosh® | PowerPC™ G4, G5 or Intel® processor; RAM: 512 MBytes; Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or later. |
| Windows® | Intel® Pentium® 4 or faster processor (or
equivalent); RAM: 512 MBytes; Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista®. Windows 7 and Vista users click here. |