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Identificationof rock-forming minerals in thin section is a key
skill needed by all earth science students and practising
geologists. This translation of the completely revised and updated
German second edition (by Leonore Hoke, Institute of Geological and
Nuclear Sciences, New Zealand) provides a comprehensive guide to
identifying 140 of the most important rock-forming mineral species.
The book is divided into three main parts. Part A is a practical
guide to the fundamentals of crystal optics, polarization
microscopy and the practical use of microscopes. Part B gives a
detailed description of the characteristic optical features,
special features, and the paragenesis of the most common
rock-forming minerals. This well-illustrated part is divided into
opaque minerals, isotropic, uniaxial and optical biaxial mineral
groups. Part C contains identification tables for the minerals and
diagrams showing the international classification of magmatic
rocks, as well as a colour plate section showing crystal forms of
minerals. The book will provide an invaluable guide to all
undergraduate earth scientists, as well as to professional
geologists requiring an overview of mineral identification in thin
section.
Identificationof rock-forming minerals in thin section is a key
skill needed by all earth science students and practising
geologists. This translation of the completely revised and updated
German second edition (by Leonore Hoke, Institute of Geological and
Nuclear Sciences, New Zealand) provides a comprehensive guide to
identifying 140 of the most important rock-forming mineral species.
The book is divided into three main parts. Part A is a practical
guide to the fundamentals of crystal optics, polarization
microscopy and the practical use of microscopes. Part B gives a
detailed description of the characteristic optical features,
special features, and the paragenesis of the most common
rock-forming minerals. This well-illustrated part is divided into
opaque minerals, isotropic, uniaxial and optical biaxial mineral
groups. Part C contains identification tables for the minerals and
diagrams showing the international classification of magmatic
rocks, as well as a colour plate section showing crystal forms of
minerals. The book will provide an invaluable guide to all
undergraduate earth scientists, as well as to professional
geologists requiring an overview of mineral identification in thin
section.
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