A practical, field-tested guide to geology and mineralogy for miners, prospectors, and geology enthusiasts.
This revised edition presents core ideas in plain language, with hands-on lessons and clear explanations that help you work in the real world.
This edition is built for quick, useful learning. It covers what geology is, how the Earth is structured, and how minerals form and behave in mining settings. It emphasizes practical mining science, with illustrated examples, questions-and-answers style, and focus on everyday mining topics.
- Identify minerals and tell their properties using simple field tests and common clues.
- Understand how mineral deposits form and what factors influence ore bodies.
- Learn to read geological maps and reports to guide field work and exploration.
- Explore a broad range of minerals and metals through practical descriptions and notes you can apply in the field.
Ideal for readers seeking practical, non-technical grounding in geology and mineralogy that supports mining and prospecting work.