The Formation of Mineral Deposits: Syngenesis and Epigenesis

Minerals are naturally formed crystals that are composed of one or more chemical elements. They are distinguished from other natural solid materials by their crystalline structure. This book is intended to cover on metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources and the conditions of their formation and distribution. It covers original scientific articles and reviews on a wide range of problems in theoretical and applied science valuable for students as well as practitioners dealing with geology.