Crystal Growth Bibliography: Supplement - Solid State Physics Literature Guides - A M Keesee - Books - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - 9781461596202 - April 26, 2012
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A M Keesee
Crystal Growth Bibliography: Supplement - Solid State Physics Literature Guides Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981 edition

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Man's first experience with the ordered state of matter to which we now apply the generic term "crystals" came about when he found specimens of some of the natural crystalline mineral substances that are re latively common in the surface and near-surface areas of the earth's crust.

Publisher Marketing: Man's first experience with the ordered state of matter to which we now apply the generic term crystals came about when he found specimens of some of the natural crystalline mineral substances that are re- latively common in the surface and near-surface areas of the earth's crust. His first widespread use of these natural materials in which their crystalline nature was of importance was undoubtedly in fabricating jewelry and otherwise adorning his weapons, tools, and household items. Both the Old and New Testa- ments of the Bible document the use of crystalline gems, and the Romans are credited with first employing diamonds-a metastable crystalline form of carbon-in jewelry. Various civilizations appear to have ascribed magical powers to some natural crystals, and they are known to have been widely accepted in Europe as having medicinal properties during the Middle Ages. Given early man's appreciation of the symmetry and beauty of natural crystals, it is not surprising that his earliest interest in working with these materials appears to have been directed toward techniques for duplicating or manufacturing these sub- stances that were so highly valued as gems. Although the exact beginning of the science that we now know as crystal growth cannot be precisely specified, we do know that Robert Boyle had attempted to grow crystals that could be used as gems prior to 1672. Much later, in 1873, M. A.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released April 26, 2012
ISBN13 9781461596202
Publishers Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Pages 262
Dimensions 210 × 279 × 14 mm   ·   625 g
Language English  
Editor Keesee, A. M.

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