About the author
Robert Lauf is the author of Collector's Guide to Silicates: Di- and Ring Silicates and Collector's Guide to Silicates: Orthosilicates, both published by Schiffer Publishing. The books work through the structural relationships among these mineral families, explaining how their crystal forms arise from geological conditions and why collectors prize them for their hardness and color. The orthosilicates volume is described as illustrated with close to five hundred structure diagrams, and both titles are organized to show how individual minerals fit into the larger classification of silicate structures. As with related titles from the same publisher, these are technical reference works for mineral collectors and students of mineralogy rather than general-interest books, assuming some prior grounding in crystallography. They sit within a broader set of Schiffer collector's guides to specific mineral groups.
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“Lauf delivers a meticulous structural guide that demystifies the architectural logic behind silicates, offering a vital resource for depth beyond surface aesthetics. The nearly six hundred diagrams provide unparalleled clarity on…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Collector's Guide to Silicates: Di- And Ring Silicates Lauf, Robert
“While visually stunning and academically rigorous, this guide is strictly for those committed to scientific mineralogy. It does not suit casual readers seeking light reading or occult practitioners looking for mystical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Collector's Guide to Silicates: Orthosilicates Lauf, Robert
