William Francis Hillebrand était un chimiste américain dont la carrière universitaire fut lancée par ses recherches sur le cérium métallique, qu'il isola pour la première fois en 1872 avec Thomas Norton. Il poursuivit ses études à la Cornell University avant d'obtenir son doctorat en 1875 à l'Université de Heidelberg en Allemagne. Après son doctorat, Hillebrand passa deux semestres à travailler sous la tutelle de Robert Bunsen.
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This book provides a detailed analysis of silicate and carbonate rocks, and includes information about their composition, occurrence, properties and classification. It is a valuable resource for geologists, mineralogists and other professionals in the field. The book includes numerous illustrations and tables detailing various aspects of the rocks.