Petrography: An Introduction to the Study of Rocks in Thin Section
by Howel Williams, Francis Turner, Charles Gilbert
A clear introduction to the microscopic study of rocks, teaching mineral identification and rock classification through thin section analysis.
About This Book
This book introduces the essential techniques for studying rocks in thin section under a polarizing microscope.
It covers the optical properties of minerals and the textures that reveal rock formation processes.
Readers learn systematic methods for describing and classifying igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
The text emphasizes practical observation skills used by geologists in both field and laboratory settings.
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