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The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
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The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
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The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks The Field Description of
Metamorphic Rocks, Second Edition This pocket-sized field guide
describes how metamorphic rocks and rock masses may be observed,
recorded and mapped in the field. Written at a level suitable for
Earth Science undergraduate students, this book is an essential
tool for any geologist -- student, professional or amateur -- faced
with the task of making a general description of an area of
metamorphic rocks. A clear, systematic framework, together with
numerous colour diagrams, illustrations and checklists, enables
readers with different backgrounds to produce useful descriptions,
despite possible differences of background or specialist interest.
Additional information is also provided to aid those who are
undertaking field mapping courses or must compile field evidence
into reports on the metamorphic evolution of a region. This book:
Shows the reader how to observe metamorphic rocks in the field,
from the outcrop to the hand specimen scale Is fully revised and
updated to incorporate new developments in the field Offers a
user-friendly and accessible writing style including a revised
format with tabbed sections for easy navigation Covers key topics
including classification and mapping of metamorphic rocks,
understanding key textures and fabrics, and details on contacts and
fault zones
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