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Rocks and Rock Formations: A Key to Identification
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Rocks and Rock Formations: A Key to Identification
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jurg Meyer
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Translated by Mark Epstein
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Series | Princeton Field Guides |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:192 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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Category/Genre | Geology and the lithosphere Rocks, minerals and fossils |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691199528
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Classifications | Dewey:552 |
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Illustrations |
534 color photos.
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
22 June 2021 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic way Many of us are fascinated by rocks-but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Forma
Author Biography
Jurg Meyer is a professional geologist and licensed mountain guide, as well as lecturer and author in the areas of geology and the environment. He lives in Switzerland.
Reviews"This is an ambitious little field guide, which aims to allow amateurs to identify basic rocks and rock formations, for the first time, in a systematic way."---Jon Trevelyan, Deposits Magazine "The book . . . gives any amateur geologist a genuine opportunity to identify rock types out in the field."---David Swales, British Naturalists Association
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