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C thermal properties thermal expansion, conductivity, and c in situ stresses. In this edition of introduction to the rock forming minerals, most of the commonly occurring minerals of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are discussed in terms of structure, chemistry, optical and other physical properties, distinguishing features and paragenesis. Physical properties are often characterized as intensive and extensive properties. The mathematical groundwork is laid in a discussion of tensors of the first and second ranks. Jun 09, 2016 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration.