Petrography: An Introduction to the Study of Rocks in Thin Sections (Mode of Origin of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks and How Sedimentary Rocks Are Formed)
by Francis J. Turner, Howel Williams, Charles M. Gilbert
Petrography introduces the study of rocks in thin sections and examines how their structures and characteristics relate to their origins. The book covers the formation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, offering a foundational guide to major concepts in the geological study of rocks.
About This Book
This introductory work presents petrography through the study of rocks in thin sections.
It addresses the modes of origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks, providing a framework for understanding their formation.
The book also explains how sedimentary rocks are formed, bringing together major areas of rock study.
Designed as a foundational resource, it offers an academic introduction to observing and interpreting rocks through petrographic methods.
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