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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Rocks, minerals & fossils
The Evolution of the Igneous Rocks, by N. L. Bowen, appeared in
1928 and had a profound influence on later generations of
petrologists. Drawing on his series of lectures at Princeton
University in the spring of 1927, Dr. Bowen identified, outlined,
and applied the principles of physical chemistry relevant to
petrological processes. Whereas the major petrochemical questions
he discussed are still relevant today, the answers appear to change
with time. The purpose of the present volume is to provide an
updated view of those questions, in the light of almost fifty years
of accumulated observations, using the principles Bowen set forth.
Originally published in 1979. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the
latest print-on-demand technology to again make available
previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of
Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original
texts of these important books while presenting them in durable
paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy
Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage
found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University
Press since its founding in 1905.
Your beachcombing guide to California, Oregon, and Washington Keep
this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting
adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch’s best-selling field guides and
featuring the most common and desirable agates and other
collectibles along the Pacific Coast, the booklet is organized by
rocks/minerals and then by general appearance for quick and easy
identification. With six varieties of agates, as well as popular
finds like Jasper, Quartz, and even Jade, this handy guide has the
information you want. Narrow your choices by appearance, and view
photos of just a few specimens at a time. The easy-to-use format
means you’ll quickly find what you need to know. Plus, the quick
guide is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the
tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.
Among rock-forming minerals, the zeolite group is large and
widespread, and is enormously important to industry. Zeolites form
excellent crystals. The group is structurally complex and notable
for its ability to exchange cations with surrounding solutions.
Numerous diagrams help visualize important structural features that
define various framework types. Over 200 photographs of these
beautiful minerals show each species in its geological context.
After a brief introduction, the general treatment of the subject
begins with an explanation of the structural chemistry and taxonomy
of the group. A section on their formation and geochemistry
explains the kinds of environments where zeolites are formed. Then,
an entry for each mineral series provides locality information and
full-color photos wherever possible so that collectors can see what
good specimens look like and which minerals one might expect to
find in association with them. An extensive bibliography is
provided for readers who wish to learn more about particular
topics.
This must-have guide for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and
Ontario features full-color photographs and information to help
readers identify rocks and minerals. Get the perfect guide to rocks
and minerals of the Lake Superior region! With the new edition of
this famous guide by Bob Lynch and Dan R. Lynch, field
identification is simple and informative. This book features
comprehensive entries for 75 rocks and minerals, from common rocks
to rare finds. That means you're more likely to identify what
you've found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color
photographs to depict the detail needed for identification-no more
guessing from line drawings. The entries are organized by area, so
you can find rocks unique to each state or common to all three. The
field guide's easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you
need to know and where to look. Inside you'll find: 75 specimens of
the Lake Superior region Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks
and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence
maps to show where each specimen is commonly found Professional
photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes updated
photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors'
expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting
is fun and informative.
The Balmat Mining District in southern St. Lawrence County, New
York, is a former mining site known among collectors for its highly
prized minerals. For more than 100 years, it was one of the world's
most important sources of talc and zinc. Because most of the zinc
ore was crushed underground and brought to the surface for
separation, only mineral specimens brought out by miners and
geologists have survived. Outstanding specimens from both the talc
and zinc mines, preserved in only a few collections, are featured
in this book-many for the first time. Some of the fine specimens
included are hexagonite, manganocummingtonite, groutite, calcite,
sphalerite, and magnetite. With more than 200 photographs, this
book is the first comprehensive description of the history,
geology, and mineralogy of this important mining district.
Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur; written descriptions provide information on field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation of names. Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals
Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten
and shine. This beginner's guide covers all the techniques you need
to know: tumbling, cutting, face polishing and more. It pertains to
a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoise, and it
provides information about recommended equipment and supplies.
Plus, it introduces jewelry making with seven projects. By
following the authors' simple approach, you'll create finished
stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry.
In recent years, minerals and gems have enjoyed growing renown and
popularity. At this time there are some 3,800 different minerals
known from all parts of the world that have been deep in the earth
for millions of years and grew there over thousands of years. Learn
to identify the most important groups of minerals, including
quartz, feldspar, beryl, tourmaline, corundum, diamond, garnet,
spinel, fluorite, precious metals, and more. More than 150 photos
with descriptions relate how minerals originate, are found, and
what they signified in ancient times.
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