Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Mineralogy"

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Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes,
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Creator Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title Edward Hitchcock classroom lecture notes, "Mineralogy"
Dates 1826-1855
Abstract Natural history lecture notes by Edward Hitchcock focused primarily on crystals and the classification of minerals. Hitchcock introduces the subject of mineralogy in general, then discusses the forms of crystals, as well as the ways crystals are described. Hitchcock additionally distinguishes between the physical and chemical characteristics of minerals, listing twenty-five physical characteristics and two chemical characteristics by which they are classified. He lists the different classifications of minerals, with descriptions and examples. The lives of mineralogists Abraham Gottlob Werner and Abbe Hauy are discussed in detail.
Notes The notes are undated. Dates provided are taken from the dates of the series.
Physical Description 1 item (98 pages) ; 26 cm
Languages English
Place of Creation Amherst (Mass.)
Genre Lecture notes
Subject Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.
Subject Crystallography – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst
Subject Minerals – Classification – Study and teaching (Higher) – Massachusetts – Amherst
Part of Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location Box 10 Folder 12
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