Quantitative Classification Igneous Rocks by Whitman Cross (9 results)

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. 1903. No Edition Remarks. 286 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pencil and pen markings to front free endpaper. Hinges and gutters are moderately cracked with exposed netting. Front free endpaper is detached but still present. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Minor splits to spine ends and corners causing cloth to be frayed. Gilt lettering is darkened. Visible wear marks to boards.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the development of systematic petrography in the 19th century, a field dedicated to classifying and describing rocks. Before the 19th century, rocks were not distinguished from geological formations and were often described as minerals. This book analyzes systematic propositions for classifying rocks, examining the principles applied in formulating schemes and testing their consistency. The book highlights the challenges faced by early petrographers, who lacked the knowledge and methods to accurately determine the composition of many rocks. The author shows how the development of systematic petrography was influenced by research into the chemical composition and geological occurrence of rocks, as well as by genetic hypotheses. The book concludes by examining the progress made in developing a more comprehensive and logical system of rock classification. 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.…

Cloth. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Introductory review of the development of systematic petrography in the nineteenth century by Whitman Cross, binding cracked, pages sewn together but loose from binding, fold-out Table, scarce, 286pp, Poor/--. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good EX-LIBRARY. First Hardcover Edition. Chicago, Illinois: The University of Chicago Press, 1903. Bound in the original maroon cloth, lighted rubbed. Moderate fraying to spine ends. Inner hinge cracks have been neatly and securely tape-reinforced. WITHDRAWN stamp, and other typical library markings. Text pages are clean. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. INSCRIBED, SIGNED, and dated Jan 1903, by the distinguished geologist Henry Stephens Washington (1867-1934). Most of this book's contents were first published in 1902 in the JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY, v. 10. This 1903 edition was the first between hard covers; plus it added tables and a glossary. QUANTITATIVE CLASSIFICATION OF IGNEOUS ROCKS is the basis for the CIPW system of igneous rock taxonomy (named CIPW for Cross, Iddings, Pirsson, and Washington). According to Charles Milton, Henry S. Washington's part in this was certainly one of his "most significant and enduring contributions to the science of geology: transforming the 'coordinates' of an igneous rock composition -- the list of essential oxide amounts reported in the bulk analysis -- into the chemical coordinates now known as the 'CIPW' norm. The ingenious schedule of calculations. is one of the signal triumphs of the golden age of petrography. What survives -- and thrives -- of the CIPW system is the norm calculation itself. Generations of petrologists have discovered. the norm often provides a characterization of rock composition more immediately meaningful than the oxide vector. [The norm also] proved invaluable in the critical business of characterizing the components and defining 'systems' studied in the phase equilibrium experimentation." -- (National Academy of Sciences, Biographical Memoirs, V. 60, 1991). See also Washington's biography in the DSB, v. 14.; and the online tribute to him on the website of the Geophysical Laboratory of the Carnegie Institution. The book's subtitle is: "With an introductory review of the development of systematic petrography in the nineteenth century by Whitman Cross." . INSCRIBED / SIGNED by Henry S. Washington. First Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. Good EX-LIBRARY. 8vo. (xii), 286pp.…

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 315, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 315 315.…