This classic reference work provides a comprehensive and detailed catalog of minerals and their physical and chemical properties. Written by the renowned geologist James Dwight Dana, it offers a valuable resource for both amateur and professional mineralogists, as well as anyone interested in the science of mineralogy. This edition includes an updated and expanded section on descriptive mineralogy, making it an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the complex and fascinating world of minerals and crystals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.