Print on Demand. This book explores the fundamentals of petrographic microscope design through the lens of optical theory. Historically, the petrographic microscope has been an indispensable tool for studying the properties of minerals, which are themselves fundamental to the study of geology. The text offers a comprehensive overview of the optical properties of minerals, addressing the qualitative and quantitative elements of these properties and their use in the microscopic examination of minerals. It delves into the methods, both old and new, for characterizing these properties and assessing their accuracy, ultimately demonstrating how optical properties can be used for mineral and geological analysis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

The Methods of Petrographic-Microscopic Research (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2022

Language

English

ISBN 10

133261924X

ISBN 13

9781332619245

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Physics

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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.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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