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Modern Petrography: An Account of the Application of the Microscope to the Study of Geology (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Huntington Williams

 
9781330685754: Modern Petrography: An Account of the Application of the Microscope to the Study of Geology (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how a simple microscope unlocks the deep history of rocks, making geology clearer and more accessible.

Modern Petrography explains the rise of microscopical petrography and why it matters to both teachers and students of geology. It connects laboratory methods with field study, showing how rock analysis reveals the origin, structure, and evolution of Earth’s crust.

  • The origin and growth of petrography as a scientific field.
  • How microscopic study supplements mineralogy and helps explain rock formation.
  • Practical implications for geological research, education, and interpretation of rocks.
  • The evolving role of the geologist who uses petrographic methods in the field and in the lab.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, historical, and practical view of petrography in geology.

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