The Practical Geologist: The Introductory Guide to the Basics of Geology and to Collecting and Identifying Rocks
Language: English
Published by Touchstone Books, 1992
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- Title
- The Practical Geologist: The Introductory Guide to the Basics of Geology and to Collecting and Identifying Rocks
- Author
- Dixon, Dougal
- Publisher
- Touchstone Books
- Publication year
- 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0671746979
- ISBN 13
- 9780671746971
- Item weight
- 1.17 pounds
Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes.
It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various rocks and minerals, and for each rock and mineral type there is a brief mineralogy and explanation of its locations. There are also sections on mapping, preparing, and curating specimens, and geological sites on the six continents.
Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is the essential practical companion for natural science enthusiasts everywhere.
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