Minerals in Rock Sections: The Practical Methods of Identifying Minerals in Rock Sections With the Microscope; Especially Arranged for Students in Technical and Scientific Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lea McIlvaine Luquer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266786898 ISBN 13: 9780266786894

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Identify minerals in rock sections with the microscope using practical, student-friendly methods.

This edition presents clear, step‑by‑step techniques for recognizing common minerals in thin sections, with emphasis on practical observation over theory. It is designed for beginners in technical and scientific schools and builds toward confident, repeatable identifications.

The book guides you through essential optical and microscopic observations, including how minerals appear under transmitted and polarized light, how to read interference colors, and how to test for cleavage, hardness, and reactions. It also covers preparing and mounting sections, using a petrographic microscope, and recording your observations in a usable, classroom‑friendly way. Rich with illustrations, it aims to make mineral identification approachable for students and early practitioners.

• Learn how to observe mineral outlines, cleavage, color, and relief in thin sections.
• Use polarized light and crossed nicols to identify optical properties and interference colors.
• Follow practical steps for preparing, mounting, and finishing sections.
• Find helpful diagrams and tables that organize common rock‑forming minerals.

Ideal for readers new to mineral identification, petrology students, and anyone building hands‑on microscopy skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266786898
• ISBN 13: 9780266786894
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 169