| Author | : William Alexander Deer |
| Publisher | : Geological Society of London |
| Total Pages | : 1016 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : Feldspathoid |
| ISBN | : 9781862391444 |
Description based on: v. 3, published in 2003.
Rock-forming Minerals in Thin Section
| Author | : Hans Pichler |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9400914431 |
Identificationof rock-forming minerals in thin section is a key skill needed by all earth science students and practising geologists. This translation of the completely revised and updated German second edition (by Leonore Hoke, Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, New Zealand) provides a comprehensive guide to identifying 140 of the most important rock-forming mineral species. The book is divided into three main parts. Part A is a practical guide to the fundamentals of crystal optics, polarization microscopy and the practical use of microscopes. Part B gives a detailed description of the characteristic optical features, special features, and the paragenesis of the most common rock-forming minerals. This well-illustrated part is divided into opaque minerals, isotropic, uniaxial and optical biaxial mineral groups. Part C contains identification tables for the minerals and diagrams showing the international classification of magmatic rocks, as well as a colour plate section showing crystal forms of minerals. The book will provide an invaluable guide to all undergraduate earth scientists, as well as to professional geologists requiring an overview of mineral identification in thin section.
An Introduction to the Rock-forming Minerals
| Author | : William Alexander Deer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 498 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Mineralogy |
| ISBN | : 9780903056434 |
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. Important correlations between these aspects of mineralogy are emphasized wherever possible. The content of each section has been updated where needed in the light of published research over the 21 years between editions.
My Book of Rocks and Minerals
| Author | : Devin Dennie |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 98 |
| Release | : 2017-07-11 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1465494510 |
A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals - Stunning high-quality photographs. - Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. - Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.
A Key for Identification of Rock-Forming Minerals in Thin Section
| Author | : Andrew J. Barker |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 182 |
| Release | : 2017-11-20 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1315778696 |
Structured in the form of a dichotomous key, comparable to those widely used in botany, the mineral key provides an efficient and systematic approach to identifying rock-forming minerals in thin-section. This unique approach covers 150 plus of the most commonly encountered rock-forming minerals, plus a few rarer but noteworthy ones. Illustrated in
Atlas of the Rock-Forming Minerals in Thin Section
| Author | : W.S. Mackenzie |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 285 |
| Release | : 2014-07-15 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1317873793 |
'Hurray for Mackenzie and Guilford for at last we have a pictorial guide to the rock-forming minerals! . . . such feasts of colour in mineralogy books are rare . . . an admirable guide' New Scientist
Energy Dispersive Spectrometry of Common Rock Forming Minerals
| Author | : Kenneth P. Severin |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2008-01-18 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1402028415 |
This book provides a very basic introduction to electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). It has the largest compiled collection of EDS spectra ever published and covers most common rock forming minerals. In addition, it provides a key to help the novice wade through the large number of spectra.
Rock-forming Minerals
| Author | : William Alexander Deer |
| Publisher | : Geological Society of London |
| Total Pages | : 396 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9781897799901 |
This volume deals with sulphates, carbonates, phosphates and halides, incorporating recent advances in investigative techniques. Each mineral chapter has sections on structure, chemistry, optical and physical properties, distinguishing features and paragenesis. Chapters are headed with brief tabulations of mineral data and a sketch of optical orientation. Results are included from ocean floor experimentation and deep sea drilling.
Atlas of Igneous Rocks and Their Textures
| Author | : W. S. MacKenzie |
| Publisher | : Pearson Education |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 1982 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : |
A companion volume to the "Atlas of rock-forming minerals in thin section", this full-colour handbook is designed to be used as a laboratory manual both by elementary students of earth sciences undertaking a study of igneous rocks in thin section under the microscope, and by more advanced students and teachers as a reference work. The book is divided into two parts - Part one is devoted to photographs of many of the common textures found in igneous rocks with brief descriptions accompanying each photograph. Part two illustrates the appearance of examples of some sixty of the commonest (and a few not so common) igneous rock types; each photograph is accompanied by a brief description of the field of view shown. Nearly 300 full-colour photographs are included, and in many cases the same view is shown both in plen-polarized light and under crossed polars. A brief account of how thin sections can be prepared is included as an appendix.
