The volume is structured to move from fundamental atomic details to broad geological and health-related contexts:
: A major section addressing asbestiform amphiboles, their toxicity, and the mineralogical characterization necessary to understand health hazards like mesothelioma. Amphiboles: Crystal Chemistry, Occurrence, and ...
: Detailed chapters on the atomic arrangement of amphiboles, specifically the double chain of tetrahedra and strips of octahedra. It covers long-range and short-range order, as well as new synthetic and natural compositions. The volume is structured to move from fundamental