Rocks and Rock Formations - (Princeton Field Guides) by Jürg Meyer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts</b><b> to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic way</b> <p/>Many 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. <i>Rocks and Rock Formations</i> 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. <p/>Jürg 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. <p/>Assuming little prior experience or knowledge, <i>Rocks and Rock Formations</i> is an invaluable resource for rock enthusiasts everywhere.<br></p><ul><li>Suitable for beginners and amateurs</li><li>Helpful, systematic identification key</li><li>Exploration of all types of rocks</li><li>More than 530 diagrams and photographs</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This is an ambitious little field guide, which aims to allow amateurs to identify basic rocks and rock formations, for the first time, in a systematic way.<b>---Jon Trevelyan, <i>Deposits Magazine</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jürg</b><b> Meyer</b> is a professional geologist and licensed mountain guide, as well as lecturer and author in the areas of geology and the environment. He lives in Switzerland.
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