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Earth Materials: Introduction To Mineralogy And Petrology
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This Concise, Accessible, Marketleading Textbook Brings Together The Wideranging Fundamentals Students Need To Understand Rocks And Minerals, And Shows Them How They Relate To The Broader Earth, Materials And Environmental Sciences. Designed Specifically For Onesemester Courses, It Is Beautifully Illustrated To Explain The Key Concepts In Mineralogy And Petrology. This Edition Has Been Fully Updated Based On Classroom Experience, And New Features Include A Completely New Chapter Providing An Elementary Introduction To Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Radioactive Decay And Absolute Dating; New Mineral Descriptions And Many New Stunning Color Photographs; And A New Section On Hydraulic Fracturing And Discussion Of Some Of Its Most Serious Potential Environmental Consequences. The Book Uses Stunning Photos Of Mineral Specimens And Rock Thin Sections To Help Students Build A Core Understanding. It Also Creates A Highly Effective Learning Experience Through Close Integration Of Clear Illustrations With Engaging Text, And Helps Students To Easily Visualize Crystal Structures Through The Crystalviewer'S 3D Software, Available Online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology'? A: The book focuses on the fundamentals of mineralogy and petrology, helping students understand the relationship between rocks, minerals, and environmental sciences.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of the textbook is Cornelis Klein.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: This textbook contains 616 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this edition of the book updated? A: Yes, this edition has been fully updated based on classroom experience and includes new features like a chapter on thermodynamics and kinetics.
- Q: What new topics are covered in this edition? A: This edition covers thermodynamics, kinetics, radioactive decay, absolute dating, and includes new mineral descriptions and discussions on hydraulic fracturing.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book is beautifully illustrated with stunning photos of mineral specimens and rock thin sections.
- Q: What is the publication date of this textbook? A: The textbook was published on December 24, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for a one-semester course? A: Yes, it is designed specifically for one-semester courses in mineralogy and petrology.
- Q: Does the book include any online resources? A: Yes, it includes access to the CrystalViewer's 3D software, which helps visualize crystal structures.