Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils
Published on 13. November 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-521-77881-7 (ISBN)
Description
An authoritative and practical identification guide to minerals, rocks and fossils of the world. This new edition of a classic reference work has been completely revised, updated and redesigned, with new extended introductory sections and appendices. An invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike, this book is small and compact enough to carry in the pocket or backpack. * Over 600 specimens in full colour * Every specimen described and illustrated on the same double-page spread * Over 300 line drawings identifying structures and features
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 100 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
495 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-77881-7 (9780521778817)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction; Part I. Minerals: 1. Introduction; 2. Native elements; 3. Sulfides; 4. Oxides and hydroxides; 5. Halides; 6. Carbonates; 7. Nitrates and borates; 8. Sulfates and chromates; 9. Tungstates and molybdates; 10. Phosphates, arsenates, and vanadates; 11. Silicates; Part II. Rocks: 12. Introduction; 13. Igneous rocks; 14. Metamorphic rocks; 15. Sedimentary rocks; 16. Meterorites and tektites; Part III. Fossils: 17. Introduction; 18. Sponges; 19. Corals; 20. Mollusks; 21. Arthopods; 22. Brachiopods; 23. Bryozoans; 24. Echinoderms; 25. Graptolites; 26. Vertebrates; 27. Fossil land plants; 28. Geological time scale; Further reading; Index.