{"product_id":"9783030356668","title":"Springer Mineralogy: Origin, Standards, Properties, Mining and Deposits","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringer Mineralogy: Origin, Standards, Properties, Mining and Deposits\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWichert, Jörn\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a comprehensive review devoted exclusively to slate as dimension stone. Beginning with a description of the slate as dimension stone, the book describes the origin of slate and related geological phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thoroughly explains key data acquisition methods and techniques, which are accompanied by extensive data. In turn, slate standards are introduced and compared with regard to their importance for product quality. The book covers in detail the specific petrographical, fabric, strength, physical properties and weathering behaviour of slates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapter on mining and production provides an overview of the different forms of exploitation and related geotechnical aspects, together with production and workflow design, from the beginning to the final product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second part comprises a thorough description of worldwide slate deposits and their geology, properties and appearance as well as a brief introduction of the history.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven its scope and accessible format, the book represents an essential guide for scientists, engineers, and professionals in geology, conservation science, architecture, and mining, as well as readers who are active in the slate industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2020-02-21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783030356668\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-030-35667-5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 492\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44752367419532,"sku":"9783030356668","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030356668.jpg?v=1779058821","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783030356668","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}