Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section

This concise, clear and handy-sized volume, aimed at the undergraduate level, provides an introduction to the observation, description and identifi cation in thin section, using the polarizing microscope, of samples of the commonlyoccurring rocks and minerals. Illustrated with a wealth of full colour thin section photomicrographs, and with the original images enhanced by new examples and a revised text, the book explains how to observe mineral and rock samples under the microscope. The book highlights the important diagnostic features of minerals and deals with all rock types - igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic - each with equal emphasis and authority, giving students the knowledge and confi dence to begin to identify specimens for themselves. While intended for students in geology, geography, civil engineering and materials science, the book stands on its own as a beautiful collection of photomicrographs and a permanent source of reference and fascination for all those interested in the nature and science of the world of rocks and minerals.

ISBN:	9781138028067
Publisher:	CRC Press
Imprint:	CRC Press
Published date:	15 Nov 2017
DEWEY:	552.06
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	ix, 232
Weight:	452g
Height:	150mm
Width:	213mm
Spine width:	11mm

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