A practical guide to ore microscopy by Ricardo Castroviejo (Book review)

Abstract

Ore microscopy, based on reflected light, is the most appropriate and widely used technique for the identification and characterisation of ‘opaque’ minerals in polished sections (blocks or thin sections). This methodology is essential in exploration, characterisation and evaluation of ore deposits. Moreover, it is helpful in petrographic studies of rocks containing opaque minerals and the characterisation of synthetic solids, as well as in mineral processing, metallurgical testing and environmental impact of mining exploitation.