Concise explanation of the logical development of basic crystallographic concepts. Extensive discussion of crystals and lattices, symmetry, crystal systems and geometry, x-ray diffraction, determination of atomic positions, and more. Well-chosen selection of problems, with answers. Ideal for crystallography course or as supplement to physical chemistry courses. 114 illustrations. 1969 edition.
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Crystal Chemistry and Refractivity by Howard W. Jaffe This superb study of atoms in a crystalline array and the nature of their chemical bonding in minerals pays particular attention to refractivity in crystals. Bibliographies. 1988 edition.
Theory of X-Ray Diffraction in Crystals by William H. Zachariasen This classic by one of the great figures in x-ray structure analysis provides a unified, logical, and vigorous mathematical treatment of its subject appropriate for both students and professionals. 1945 edition.
