Guides for Science-Teaching: Common Minerals and Rocks (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William O. Crosby

9780428380731: Guides for Science-Teaching: Common Minerals and Rocks (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428380735 ISBN 13: 9780428380731

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the making and meaning of rocks and minerals, from the classroom to the field.

This practical guide explains how rocks form, how they weather and erode, and how scientists read the layers and textures that reveal Earth’s history. Clear examples and accessible explanations help readers identify rock types, understand their textures, and see how structures develop.

This edition introduces core ideas in petrology and structural geology, with a focus on classification, textures, and the roles of chemical and mechanical processes. Readers will see how different rocks relate to each other, how features like concretions form, and how erosion shapes landscapes over time. The text blends foreground material with classroom-friendly illustrations and specimens, making complex topics approachable for students and educators alike.

Learn how to distinguish major rock groups (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) by composition, texture, and structure.
Explore specific rock varieties (syenite, diorite, norite, mica schist, talc schist, chlorite schist, amphibolite) and what makes them unique.
Understand key processes: erosion, weathering, concretionary structures, and the impact of natural forces on topography.
See how texture, mineral content, and layering reveal a rock’s history and formation.

Ideal for readers of earth science curricula, field guides, and teaching resources who want a solid, hands-on look at minerals, rocks, and their deep relationships.

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