Opis: Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals - Deer W. A., Howie R. A., Zusman J.

In this edition, 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. Tables of over 200 chemical analyses and formulae are included and a number of older entries have been replaced by more recent examples.

Major new features:
Over 60 colour photographs of minerals in thin sections of rocks under the petrological microscope
Considerably expanded treatment of feldspar and zeolite minerals
Mineral identification table based on birefringence and listing other properties
Colour strip with appropriate interference colours and birefringences for the main rock-forming minerals

This book will be useful to undergraduate students of mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry, especially those at third or fourth year, engaged in more advanced courses or specialized projects, and also as a reference work for students for Masters degrees by taught courses or research. For doctorate students, and research workers in the Earth Sciences as well as those in Materials Science and other related disciplines, this work can be useful as a condensed version of the very extensive treatment presented in the volumes of the DHZ Series Rock-Forming Minerals, second edition.

Szczegóły: Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals - Deer W. A., Howie R. A., Zusman J.

Tytuł: Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals
Autor: Deer W. A., Howie R. A., Zusman J.
Wydawnictwo: Mineralogical Society
ISBN: 9780903056274
Języki: angielski
Rok wydania: 2013
Ilość stron: 498
Format: 21.0x30.0cm
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 1.28 kg

Recenzje: Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals - Deer W. A., Howie R. A., Zusman J.