9781332062973 - Petrology for Students: An Introduction to the Study of Rocks Under the Microscope (Classic Reprint) de Harker, Alfred (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an essential guide to the study of rocks in thin slices, which is a necessary skill for those working in the field of petrology. The author's approach assumes the use of a specialized microscope that allows for the examination of thin slices of rock, which are used to understand the composition of rocks. The author first outlines the optical properties of common minerals, and the methods used to identify and differentiate between them. The author then provides detailed guidance on the examination of a rock slice, including the use of polarized light to observe the pleochroism of different minerals. The book concludes with a discussion of the classification and nomenclature of rocks, which is based on the composition of the rock and the conditions under which it was formed. Overall, this is a concise and practical guide to the study of rocks in thin slices, which will be useful for students and researchers in petrology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.