The Study of Minerals
$59.95		(Win98/2K/Me/XP/Mac) (Retail) (STUDYMINDR)

TASA Graphic Arts, Inc.

Reference / Science

College and Graduate Level

Written by M. Darby Dyar, Richard M. Busch, and C. Gil Wiswall, West Chester University

This unique interactive product allows you to study minerals at your own pace from your present level of understanding. Learn what minerals are, how crystals form and explore their symmetry, chemical compositions, and properties through 3-D graphics and animated sequences.

Study gems and ore, then test your skill at mineral exploration. Search the database for information about a particular mineral, or find internet sites on the latest information about mineral resources, mineral collecting, mineral research, museums, and careers in mineralogy.

The learning process is enhanced by interactive activities, abundant photographs, videoclips, glossary, and database on mineral properties. The illustrated database of over 150 minerals includes photographs, microscopic thin sections, and many mineral shapes and molecular structures you can rotate 360°.

Contents:

• Minerals, Crystals, and Rocks
• Mineral Symmetry - How Nature Builds Minerals
• Mineral Chemistry and Chemical Classification
• Physical Properties and Handsample Identification
• Microscopic Analysis and Identification
• Laboratory Analysis and Identification
• Gemstones
• Mineral Exploration and Mining
• Mineral Database
• Illustrated Glossary

Requirements:

Windows 98/2K/Me/XP: IBM compatible 486 or better, SVGA (256 colors in 640x480), double speed CD-ROM drive, 4MB RAM (8MB or more suggested), Windows compatible sound card.

Macintosh: 25MHz 68030 or better Macintosh with 256 color graphics, 13" or larger display (640x480 or higher), double speed CD-ROM drive, 5MB of free RAM memory, System 6.0.7 or newer.

Reviews:

Geotimes Magazine:

"The CD is a comprehensive learning tool for anyone interested in minerals - from the casual collector to the advanced mineralogy student. Unlike many of the CDs released by Tasa Graphics in the past, this CD provides exercises and information aimed at the more advanced student... To learn about minerals, you can work your way through simulated microscopic and laboratory analyses... The interactive microscope slides are particularly useful and graphically stunning."

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