TY  - GEN
T1  - Rocks and rock formations : a key to identification
T2  - Princeton field guides.
A1  - Meyer, Jürgen, 1945-
A2  - Epstein, Mark (Mark William)
LA  - English
LA  - German
PP  - Princeton, New Jersey
PB  - Princeton University Press
YR  - 2021
UL  - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_on1247674893
AB  - The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic wayMany of us are fascinated by rocks--but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Formations allows everyone, amateur or professional, to successfully distinguish these amazing masses of minerals, using only careful observation, a magnifying glass, a pocket knife--and a bit of patience. J|rg Meyer provides a structured approach to the identification of all rocks within the three groups: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Bringing together more than 530 diagrams and photographs to illustrate essential characteristics, Meyer highlights some basics on rocks--their mineral constituents, structures, textures, fossils, weathering patterns, and more--which are important for a determination. The main part of the book is a handy and thorough identification key, which takes into account all possible rock variations, mixtures, and structural differences. The concluding section of the guide delves into rock systematics. Assuming little prior experience or knowledge, Rocks and Rock Formations is an invaluable resource for rock enthusiasts everywhere. Suitable for beginners and amateursHelpful, systematic identification keyExploration of all types of rocksMore than 530 diagrams and photographs.
OP  - 193
NO  - Includes index.
CN  - QE431.2 .M4913 2021
SN  - 0691217556
SN  - 9780691217550
SN  - 9780691199528
SN  - 0691199523
KW  - Rocks : Identification.
KW  - Rock-forming minerals : Identification.
KW  - Roches : Identification.
KW  - Minéraux constitutifs des roches : Identification.
KW  - NATURE : Rocks & Minerals.
KW  - Rocks : Identification
KW  - Chris Pellant.
KW  - Earth science.
KW  - Helen Pellant.
KW  - Rocks and Minerals.
KW  - geology.
KW  - grain size.
KW  - granite.
KW  - lichen.
KW  - limestone.
KW  - magmatic rocks.
KW  - minerals.
KW  - plutonic rocks.
KW  - plutonites.
KW  - rock collection.
KW  - rock collectors.
KW  - rock determination.
KW  - rock identification.
KW  - sandstone.
KW  - stones.
KW  - volcanic rocks.
KW  - Electronic books.
KW  - Field guides
ER  -