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The Cleavage of Ionic Minerals. The Crystal Structure of Bixbyite and the C-Modification of the Sesquioxides

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Shappell, Maple Delos (1933) The Cleavage of Ionic Minerals. The Crystal Structure of Bixbyite and the C-Modification of the Sesquioxides. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/PTJH-EN65. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05122017-095401216

Abstract

Mineral cleavage can be resolved into two components; cleavability and optical effect. The electrical theory of matter in the solid state leads to a quantitative expression for the cleavability of ionic minerals

C{hkl} = A(hkl)ínisicos θ i

Approximate values for s are obtainable by using the electrostatic bond strength. Systematic application to minerals whose constituent atoms have inert-gas cores gives good agreement with observation.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Geology
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Geological and Planetary Sciences
Major Option:Geology
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Pauling, Linus
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1933
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National Research CouncilUNSPECIFIED
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:05122017-095401216
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05122017-095401216
DOI:10.7907/PTJH-EN65
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:10168
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:27 Jun 2017 17:15
Last Modified:16 Aug 2023 23:12

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