Crystal chemistry and synthesis of selected borosilicate minerals.

Borosilicates are oxygen-bearing boron minerals in which SiO₄ tetrahedra form an important structural component. They represent widespread constituents of rocks originating in the Earth’s crust and commonly provide insight into the rock-forming processes. Important borosilicates include tourmaline,...

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Main Author: Scott, Graeme
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/43779