Minerals: From Cosmos to Crystal

Description

Minerals: From Cosmos to Crystal by Mitchell P. Abel is a richly illustrated hardcover reference book exploring mineralogy, geology, crystallography, and the remarkable diversity of the mineral kingdom.

Spanning 763 pages with more than 460 full-color figures, the book traces the story of minerals from the origin of the chemical elements in the cosmos, through the formation and geological evolution of Earth, to the extraordinary variety of mineral species and crystals found today.

Featuring photographs of mineral specimens, scientific explanations, and historical perspectives, this comprehensive volume presents hundreds of mineral species within the broader story of Earth’s natural history.

Written for mineral collectors, geology and mineralogy enthusiasts, students, educators, and readers interested in the natural sciences, Minerals: From Cosmos to Crystal brings together mineral science, crystal structures, geological processes, and the beauty of minerals in a single extensively illustrated volume.

First Edition (2026). Hardcover with full-color dust jacket. ISBN: 979-8-9946887-1-7.

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