Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils - Brossura

Bishop, A.; Woolley, A.; Hamilton, W.

 
9780521778817: Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils
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ISBN 10: 0521778816 ISBN 13: 9780521778817
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1999

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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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Contenuti

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.

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Editore
Cambridge University Press
Data di pubblicazione
1999
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0521778816
ISBN 13 
9780521778817
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
336
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
Avery
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