Descriptive Handbook of Rocks (Paperback)

Rob Kanen Bsc

ISBN 10: 1450575838 / ISBN 13: 9781450575836

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Paperback. The Descriptive Handbook of Rocks is a simple guide to the terminology and criteria used in the classification of rocks as well as a general introduction to the many different rocktypes identified by geologists. The determinative tables set out the criteria for classifying rocks and use the international guidelines as set out by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). In the section on terminology, the terms used in the rock descriptions are defined. Over 300 rock descriptions are included in the section on rocks. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781450575836

Synopsis:

The Descriptive Handbook of Rocks is a simple guide to the terminology and criteria used in the classification of rocks as well as a general introduction to the many different rocktypes identified by geologists. The determinative tables set out the criteria for classifying rocks and use the international guidelines as set out by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). In the section on terminology, the terms used in the rock descriptions are defined. Over 300 rock descriptions are included in the section on rocks.

About the Author: The author has a BAppSc and BSc (Hons) in Geology. He has worked as a Petrologist and Geologist as well as having designed and written geochemistry and mining software.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Descriptive Handbook of Rocks (Paperback)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new