Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils. Second edition, revised and expanded

Bishop, A. C., A. R. Woolley, W. R. Hamilton

ISBN 10: 0521778816 / ISBN 13: 9780521778817

Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1999

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336 pp. Rubber-stamped on first page.

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• Titolo: Cambridge Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils. Second edition, revised and expanded
• Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521778816
• ISBN 13: 9780521778817
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Very Good
• Tipo di libro: book
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Geology

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Riassunto

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

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.