: 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.

: A major section addressing asbestiform amphiboles, their toxicity, and the mineralogical characterization necessary to understand health hazards like mesothelioma.

: A concluding look at the development of amphibole study through the centuries. Availability and Formats

: A complete breakdown of current amphibole nomenclature and the logic behind their complex solid-solution series.