Serpentinite and Rodingite in the Hunting Hill Quarry, Montgomery County, Maryland - Hardcover

David M. Larrabee

 
9780331330168: Serpentinite and Rodingite in the Hunting Hill Quarry, Montgomery County, Maryland
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0331330164 ISBN 13: 9780331330168
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

This book explores the geology of the Hunting Hill quarry, notably the serpentinites and rodingites found there. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, this site affords exceptional exposure of these rocks, providing valuable insights into their formation and characteristics. The author, a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, details the petrology, mineralogy, and geochemistry of the site. The book discusses the primary igneous features of the rocks, their metamorphism and alteration, and the structural relations and distribution of the formations. It also covers the presence of veins, including silicate, quartz, carbonate, and minor structures like joints, shear planes, and faults. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Hunting Hill quarry, contributing to our understanding of the geological processes that shaped this fascinating site and expanding our knowledge of serpentinites and rodingites.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0331330164
ISBN 13 
9780331330168
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
43

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780331018165: Serpentinite and Rodingite in the Hunting Hill Quarry, Montgomery County, Maryland: Description of Rocks Exposed in the Quarry Near the Center of the Hunting Hill Ultramafite (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0331018160 ISBN 13:  9780331018165
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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