02594cam a22003493u 4500 74532 UtSlPG 20260610134727.0 m cr n 260607r20241783utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE Bergman, Torbern, 1735-1784 Sciagraphia regni mineralis. English Outlines of mineralogy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-10-06 Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Outlines of Mineralogy" by Torbern Bergman is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work offers a systematic approach to the study of minerals, focusing on their component parts and properties, providing foundational knowledge for the discipline of mineralogy. The book not only emphasizes the classification of minerals but also discusses the methods of identifying their characteristics through both external and internal examinations. The opening of the text includes a translator's preface that explains the motivation behind making Professor Bergman’s work accessible to a wider audience, seeking to enhance its practical utility in the field of science. The author's preface follows, detailing the genesis of the work and its structure. Bergman addresses the challenges inherent in classifying minerals due to their complex nature and variability. He outlines his intention to classify fossils into categories based on their constituent parts, emphasizing that a deep understanding of these properties is crucial for their effective application in various spheres of human use. The text begins with essential definitions and observations that lay the groundwork for a comprehensive study of minerals and their classifications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Birmingham: Piercy and Jones, 1783 Mineralogy -- Early works to 1800 Mineralogical chemistry -- Early works to 1800 Withering, William, 1741-1799 https://archive.org/details/b2152273x/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74532 115257 115257