Archaeomineralogy

Archaeomineralogy provides a wealth of information for mineralogists, geologists and archaeologists involved in archaeometric studies of our past. The first edition was very well received and praised for its systematic description of the rocks and minerals used throughout the world by our ancestors...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Rapp, George Robert, 1930- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin : Springer 2009.
Edición:2nd ed. 2009.
Colección:Natural science in archaeology.
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009462948206719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • and History
  • Properties of Minerals
  • Exploitation of Mineral and Rock Raw Materials
  • Lithic Materials
  • Gemstones Seal Stones and Ceremonial Stones
  • Soft Stones and Other Carvable Materials
  • Metals and Related Minerals and Ores
  • Ceramic Raw Materials
  • Pigments and Colorants
  • Abrasives Salt Shells and Miscellaneous Geologic Raw Materials
  • Building, Monumental, and Statuary Materials.