Quantum mineralogy

Quantum mineralogy

Quantum mineralogy is the branch of physics and chemistry that uses fundamental (quantum-level) properties of particular elements to describe the macroscopic properties of minerals containing those elements.

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* [http://www.accessscience.com/Encyclopedia/5/56/Est_562950_frameset.html?doi "Quantum mineralogy" by "Bryan C. Chakoumakos" in "McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology Online"]


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