Various Polymorphism - Containing Two Historical Articles on Chemical

Polymorphism examines the foundations of chemical crystallography in this concise yet informative volume, which brings together two historical articles exploring the concept of polymorphismthe ability of a substance to exist in more than one crystal form. Carefully selected from classic material dating back to the early 1900s and earlier for its relevance and interest to modern readers, the writings explain key aspects of how crystals can adopt different structures and why this matters in mineral science and crystallography. Contents includeAn Introduction to Chemical Crystallography by P. GrothThe Study of Crystals by Dennis Brook BriggsProfessionally curated and republished in a highquality modern edition, this book provides an engaging introduction to polymorphism thats ideal for students, gemologists, collectors and anyone interested in the scientific history behind how crystalline materials are understood. | Various Polymorphism - Containing Two Historical Articles on Chemical