(often cited as Volume 2A ) is a definitive reference work by W.A. Deer, R.A. Howie, and J. Zussman (DHZ). The second edition, published in 1978 and reprinted by the Geological Society of London , focuses exclusively on Single-Chain Silicates , primarily the pyroxene group. Core Focus: Single-Chain Silicates
: Detailed coverage of Magnesium-Iron pyroxenes (enstatite, ferrosilite), Calcium pyroxenes (diopside, augite, hedenbergite), and Sodium pyroxenes (jadeite, aegirine).
: Includes minerals like wollastonite, rhodonite, and bustamite. Rock-forming minerals, Volume 2,Deel 1
: The second edition was completely rewritten to include over 15 years of new research, growing to 668 pages (three times the length of the first edition).
: Key tests and characteristics to differentiate similar minerals under a microscope. (often cited as Volume 2A ) is a
This volume covers minerals where silica tetrahedra are linked into infinite single chains. The primary subjects include:
: Descriptions of atomic structure and X-ray methods for identification. Zussman (DHZ)
: Specialist coverage of sapphirine and aenigmatite. Report Structure