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Rocks And Rock Minerals
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A Contemporary Successor To The Louis V. Pirsson And Adolph Knopf Editions, Providing A Guide And Reference That Explains How Rocks Occur, Their Commercial Usage, And How To Identify Them Through Macroscopic, Handspecimen Features. Gives Complete Coverage Of Rockforming Minerals, Rocks And Manmade, Rocklike Materials, As Well As Meteorites, Impactites, Grossans, And More. Tables Are Provided For Identifications Based On Megascopic Examinations And Simple Field Tests That Require No Sophisticated Laboratory Equipment. Plus, Numerous Illustrations Represent Rocks And Rockforming Minerals As They Appear In Nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Rocks and Rock Minerals'? A: 'Rocks and Rock Minerals' serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the occurrence of rocks, their commercial applications, and identification methods through macroscopic features.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard Dietrich, providing credible insights and expertise in the field of geology.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book contains numerous illustrations that depict rocks and rock-forming minerals as they appear in nature, aiding in identification and understanding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still suitable for reading and reference.
- Q: When was 'Rocks and Rock Minerals' published? A: 'Rocks and Rock Minerals' was published on January 16, 1991, with a release date of July 16, 1979.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Rocks and Rock Minerals' consists of 336 pages, providing extensive coverage of its subject matter.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers rock-forming minerals, various types of rocks, man-made rock-like materials, meteorites, and impactites, among other related topics.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Rocks and Rock Minerals', providing foundational knowledge in geology.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Can this book be used for field tests? A: Yes, the book provides tables for identification based on megascopic examinations and simple field tests that do not require sophisticated laboratory equipment.