The Rocks & Minerals of the World by Charles A. Sorrel
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YS19105
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288 Pages, Hardcover
19.5cm x 12.5cm
FIRST EDITION 1973
It covers gelological processes, geochemistry, basic chemistry, crystalography, and all of the rock/mineral types grouped logically together.
The guide is arranged in three main sections :-
1. geological science covering mineralogy, sedimentary rocks, atomic stucture of minerals, solid solutions, Crystals & crystalography, Properties of minerals
2. the guide - 93 pages of description and facing each page 93 pages of colour illustrations covering natural state, idealised crystal structures, atomic structures and forms into which precious or semi precious minerals may be cut
3. Guide to collecting minerals, covering basic equipment and techniques, where to go in the UK, identification table and bibliography.
The overall presentation is good and the grouping of minerals and rocks logical.
The illustrations (over 1000 in colour boasts the cover) are clear.
The book's index is clear and easy to use with cross references listed under each main entry where appropriate.
All in all an essential tool in the pocket of the geologist in the field.