The Methods of Petrographic-Microscopic Research: Their Relative Accuracy and Range of Application (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Fred; Eugene Wright

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332050157 ISBN 13: 9780332050157

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of precise mineral data with this foundational guide to petrographic microscopy.

It explains how the microscope, built for thin-section analysis, can yield accurate measurements of optical constants essential for identifying rocks and minerals.

The text shows why moving from qualitative observations to quantitative data matters. It covers how properties like refractive index, birefringence, optic axial angle, extinction angles, and related constants are determined, and how accuracy depends on choosing the right method for the mineral and the sample conditions. Readers will learn how to balance rigor with practical workflow in the lab and how advancements in instruments and techniques expand the range of workable samples, especially fine-grained or artificial preparations.

• Clear explanations of which optical properties require measurement and why values matter.
• Guidance on selecting methods based on sample type and required accuracy.
• Discussion of how to evaluate and compare different apparatus and techniques.
• Practical notes on achieving reliable quantitative results in petrographic work.

Ideal for readers engaged in mineralogy, petrology, and laboratory work using petrographic microscopes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332050157
• ISBN 13: 9780332050157
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 231