Engineering Geology

  1. Mineralogy for Engineering Applications
    1. Fundamental Mineral Properties
      1. Crystal Structure
        1. Chemical Composition
          1. Physical Properties
            1. Hardness
              1. Cleavage
                1. Fracture
                  1. Color and Luster
                    1. Specific Gravity
                      1. Streak
                    2. Rock-Forming Minerals
                      1. Silicate Minerals
                        1. Framework Silicates
                          1. Chain Silicates
                            1. Sheet Silicates
                              1. Isolated Silicates
                              2. Non-Silicate Minerals
                                1. Carbonates
                                  1. Sulfates
                                    1. Oxides
                                      1. Sulfides
                                    2. Clay Mineralogy
                                      1. Clay Mineral Types
                                        1. Kaolinite Group
                                          1. Smectite Group
                                            1. Illite Group
                                              1. Chlorite Group
                                              2. Engineering Behavior of Clays
                                                1. Swelling Potential
                                                  1. Plasticity
                                                    1. Permeability
                                                      1. Strength Characteristics

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