- Paperback: 175 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown & Company (24 May 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316697966
- ISBN-13: 978-0316697965
- Product Dimensions: 28.7 x 21.1 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #72 in Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Geology > Petrology
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Shows and describes igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, minerals, and fossils, and the type of terrain in which they may be found.
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orthopyroxenes form orthorhombic crystals; the clinopyroxenes are monoclinic. There are also chemical differences. Read the first page
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orthopyroxenes form orthorhombic crystals; the clinopyroxenes are monoclinic. There are also chemical differences. Read the first page
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Well written easy to understand descriptions of the formation of rocks, minerals and geological structures. Clear photographs of rocks, minerals and fossils, especially the wave rock in Australia (pg36). A reference book that I look at frequently.
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
This is the best introductory guide I've ever used.
21 Aug 1999
Format:Paperback
You can throw away those rock and mineral guides you've been collecting through the years; this well-written and well-thought out guide makes them pale and obsolete. I bought this for myself, then needed another one for a young niece who was captivated by its straightforward style and unbelievable photos. It is clean and organized and easy to use as a reference. It would also make a great text for self-education as it places rocks and minerals in context, including photos and descriptions of famous cliffs, sills, and other geologic formations around the world.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic photos!
2 Feb 2006
Format:Paperback
It's such a shame this book went out of print because the photographs in it are stunning and exactly what you need for field recognition. The big size was probably it's undoing but at second hand prices it's a great buy despite it's age.
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