9781528322713 - The Mineral Composition and Geological Occurrence of Certain Igneous Rocks in the Yellowstone National Park (Classic Reprint) di Iddings, Joseph Paxson (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the relationship between the geological occurrence of igneous rocks and their composition and crystalline structure. The author presents a case study of the igneous rocks in the Yellowstone National Park, using them to demonstrate the connection between a rock's geological history and its mineralogical and structural characteristics. The book argues that the variations in these rocks are not solely due to the chemical composition of the magma but are also influenced by the conditions under which the rocks solidified. The author posits that mineralizing agents, such as water vapor, play a significant role in the crystallization of certain minerals, but their effectiveness is controlled by the physical conditions imposed by the geological history of each eruption. By examining the geological occurrence and the mineral composition of the rocks, the author provides valuable insights into the processes that shape igneous rocks and their diverse characteristics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Mineral Composition and Geological Occurrence of Certain Igneous Rocks in the Yellowstone National ParkThe mass of Sepulchre Mountain with the body of intra sive rocks at its west base is separated from El.