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This is an excellent book. I am sure that this book will be welcomed both by beginners to thin-section studies, and by those of us who have become a little rusty (Geology Today )
A book to be recommended (Open University Geological Society Journal )
the production is exquisite... It will make a useful contribution to petrographic teaching (Geological Magazine )
A book to be recommended (Open University Geological Society Journal )
the production is exquisite... It will make a useful contribution to petrographic teaching (Geological Magazine )
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In this concise, clear and handy-sized volume, aimed at the introductory undergraduate level, these highly respected and successful authors explain to the reader, with the help of 180 superb colour photomicrographs, how to observe, describe and identify thin section samples of rocks and minerals using the polarising microscope. The book highlights important diagnostic features of minerals and deals with all rock types - igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic - with equal emphasis and authority, giving students the knowledge and confidence to begin to identify specimens for themselves. Each photograph has been specially prepared for the book and has been reproduced in a generous size to the highest quality. In addition to its value to students and instructors 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.
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The polarizing or petrographic microscope is distinguished from the more usual biological microscope in that it is equipped with a rotating stage and two polariz-ing filters, one below the stage and the other above it. Read the first page
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was in two minds about buying this book after reading the previous reviews. However, I am very happy with the purchase.
The book is great for students new to the study of rocks in thin section. It covers all of the most important rock-forming minerals and then introduces the rocks that they are most commonly found in. There are also sections covering most of the most common and important textures. The accompanying text is simple and easy to understand and does not become bogged down with elaborate language or over-complication.
All in all, a good low-cost option for 1st and 2nd year students who take fright at the price of Mackenzie's Atlases.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent book for my BSc Geology degree. Very helpful if you are unsure about the properties and appearances of certain minerals in thin section. An invaluable tool. Anyone who says it is not useful is obviously not using it correctly!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am currently studying geology through the Open University, and was really struggling to get my head around what minerals I was actually trying to identify. It's hard to read a description of a mineral and then try to interpret it visually. This book has come to the rescue and has been invaluable to me. Nice book and pictures are great.
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Atlas of rock & minerals in thin section
The book arrived on time, and make a very colourful addition on my bookshelf.
Rocks and Minerals in thin section really does do as the title suggests. Read more
Rocks and Minerals in thin section really does do as the title suggests. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D
Very useful for the beginner
I bought this book to aid my Petrography module for my MA and it was perfect. Having never studied this particular area of archaeology/geology before i found the style of writing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeffinee
minerals in thin section
the book of rocks and minerals in thin section is very new and good. it's a very useful book and handy. thanks a lot.
Published 7 months ago by syc
Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section
Overall a good purchase that I would recommend; my recommendation would however depend on whom I am talking to, if you are simply in need of a book that shows what the minerals... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Richard Thomas
Useful aid for minerals in thin section
As a very rusty geology OU student I was looking for a quick reference for common minerals in thin section - this book is very close to an ideal entry level reference book.
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Iain D. Bromley
Colour atlas of Rocks and minerals in thin section
This book is a useful pocket size and has particularly clear printing and colours. It is very helpful to geology students, giving both plane polarized and crossed polar thin... Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by Sheila
Great help for mineralogy
I used this book in my Mineralogy module as i had never used a microscope before to look at thin section. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Mr. P. J. Kennedy
Brilliant for 1st years, but perhaps not a long-term investment?
I'm a first year Earth Sciences student and found this book invaluable, as a revision guide but also to clear up anything I was unsure on. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by Ms. A. Martin
This atlas is not really that useful
I bought this atlas and basically all it is really is pretty pictures. Not worth the money. If you want real help in mineralogy then buy "A practical introduction to optical... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2001 by "lucy3481"
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