The study of minerals under the petrographical microscope is an essential requirement for their accurate identification and for the identification of rocks. It therefore constitutes an important part of the geologist's technical equipment. This undergraduate text combines optical theory and mineral description and identification.
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The study of minerals under the petrographical microscope is an essential requirement for their accurate identification and for the identification of rocks. It therefore constitutes an important part of the geologist's technical equipment. This undergraduate text combines optical theory and mineral description and identification.
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Older version, but perfect. My friends bought this book for $70. Instead i bought in here for $3. and its in perfect conditions.
Rockjock
Oct 8, 2009
Mineralogy reference book
This is an excellent reference book for all students and graduates in the field of mineralogy, with well written text and good diagrams.
indrinita
Aug 30, 2007
Good undergraduate and reference book
If you are constantly working with rocks under the microscope, especially metamorphic or igneous, this is a very useful and helpful reference to have. Absolutely essential when taking undergraduate petrology courses, it is a bible for that.
