Mineral Species First Discovered from Greenland
By O. Petersen, O. Johnsen
Volume 8, 2005

Focuses on the 77 mineral species first described from Greenland. In the introductory chapter, the authors give a brief historical development of mineralogical investigations in Greenland, with a special emphasis on the three intrusive bodies that account for most of the type-locality minerals: the Ilìmaussaq alkaline complex (39% of the total), the Ivigtut cryolite deposit (22%), and the Narssarssuk pegmatite (17%). The book also includes a complete listing of obsolete names and doubtful species in the literature of Greenland minerals and a gallery of color photos of 34 photogenic minerals. Appendices covering the chronology of mineral discoveries, individual type localities, chemical classification of type minerals, an author index, and general references complete the book. Special care has been taken to find photographs of people who had minerals named after them.

Mineral Species Discovered in Canada
By László Horváth
Volume 6, 2003

This annotated and illustrated compendium focuses on the 206 mineral species discovered in Canada or redefined from Canadian localities in the last 222 years. It also highlights 30 minerals named after Canadians but discovered outside Canada, and includes a section on obsolete names of mineral species first described from Canadian localities. The book also gives a brief historical overview of works documenting mineralogy in Canada from its beginnings in 1752 to the present. Appendices covering the chronology of mineral discoveries, individual type-localities, type-mineral specimens and their repositories, chemical classification of type minerals, an author index, and general references complete the book.

ISBN: 0-921294-40-9
SP 6, 382 pages, plus a 16-page colour insert 2003
US$45.00 (outside Canada), CDN$45.00(in Canada)
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Health Effects of Chrysotile Asbestos: Contribution of Science to Risk-Management Decisions
By R.P. Nolan, A.M. Langer, M. Ross, F.J. Wicks, R.F. Martin
Volume 5, 2001

A collection of papers summarizing the state of knowledge about chrysotile and amphibole-group asbestos minerals like tremolite, riebeckite and grunerite from historical and modern perspectives: Analysis of historical and modern controlled exposures Incidence of cancer Epidemiology Mineralogy and metamorphic petrology Statistical assessment of risks A must to illustrate the complex interface of the Earth sciences and the Health sciences

ISBN: 0-921294-41-7
SP 5, 312 pages, 2001
US$38.00 (outside Canada), CDN$38.00(in Canada)
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New Minerals 1995-1999
By Joseph A. Mandarino
Volume 4, 1999

Standardized descriptions for ALL of the minerals species approved by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA) between 1995 and 1999 Discovery location Occurrence General appearance Physical, chemical and crystallographic properties Origin of the name Author Joe Mandarino has abstracted information from 23 different journals, checked it and, in many instances, added unpublished information taken from reports submitted to the IMA.

ISBN: 0-921294-42-5
SP 4, 280 pages, 1999
US$20.00 (outside Canada), CDN$20.00(in Canada)
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Atlas of Micromorphology of Mineral Alteration and Weathering
By J. E. Delvigne
Volume 3, 2001

Over 600 color photomicrographs and detailed captions illustrating all the steps of weathering, from incipient replacement along cleavages and cracks to complete replacement by secondary products. Of particular relevance to soil scientists, agronomists, environmental mineralogists and economic geologists. Published jointly with ORSTOM.

ISBN: 0-921294-43-3
SP 3, 496 pages, hardcover 2001
US$75.00 (outside Canada), CDN$75.00(in Canada)
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Glossary of Mineral Synonyms
By J. de Fourestier
Volume 2, 1999

An exhaustive listing of over 35 000 mineral names used throughout the ages and in various languages along with the equivalent IMA-approved name. Features a 37-page list of inadequately described and unknown minerals. Incorporates trade names and the vocabulary of the gem industry including artificial stones. "... A must purchase for libraries .. for curators, collection managers, mineral dealers and collectors … It should be a tool that is never out of reach." C. Francis, Am. Mineral. 85, 2000

ISBN: 0-921294-44-1
SP 2, 448 pages, hardcover 1999
US$30.00 (outside Canada), CDN$30.00(in Canada)
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Encyclopedia of Mineral Names
By W.H. Blackburn, W.H. Dennen
Volume 1, 1997

A must for mineral collectors, mineralogists and anyone interested in minerals For each IMA-approved mineral species: the origin of its name; the discovery locality; chemical formula; crystallographic system and symmetry; key references. "... An important and informative reference for anyone who is professionally engaged in mineralogy, petrology and materials science. Libraries should make sure they have this useful compilation." C. Klein., Ec. Geol., 92, 1997

ISBN: 0-921294-45-x
SP 1, 368 pages, hardcover 1997
US$30.00 (outside Canada), CDN$30.00(in Canada)
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The Nomenclature of Minerals: A Compilation of IMA Reports
By Mineralogical Association of Canada
Volume 0, 0

ISBN: 0-921294-42-5
SP 0, 0 pages, 0
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