LEADER 04304nam 2200769 450 001 9910554264703321 005 20211022140009.0 010 $a0-691-21755-6 024 7 $a10.1515/9780691217550 035 $a(CKB)5590000000458420 035 $a(DE-B1597)576610 035 $a(DE-B1597)9780691217550 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6551380 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL6551380 035 $a(OCoLC)1247674893 035 $a(PPN)258899166 035 $a(EXLCZ)995590000000458420 100 $a20211022d2021 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||#|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aRocks and rock formations $ea key to identification /$fJu?rg Meyer ; Translated by Mark Epstein 210 1$aPrinceton, New Jersey :$cPrinceton University Press,$d[2021] 210 4$d©2021 215 $a1 online resource (192 p.) $c534 color photos 225 0 $aPrinceton Field Guides ;$v152 311 $a0-691-19952-3 327 $tFrontmatter --$tCONTENTS --$tPreface --$tWhy Rocks Are Different --$tPART I: The Fundamentals --$tRocks: An Overview --$tRock-Forming Minerals --$tRock Textures and Structures --$tFossils in Rocks --$tSecondary Alterations in Rocks --$tWeathering Crusts --$tEquipment Necessary for Rock Identification --$tApproaching Rocks Intelligently --$tAdditional Research Methods for Rocks --$tPART II: Identification Key --$tLayout and Logic of the Key --$tPrerequisites and Instructions for Use --$tIdentification Key with Illustrations --$tPART III: An Introduction to Rock Classification --$tIgneous Rocks 1: Plutonic Rocks (Plutonites) --$tIgneous Rocks 2: Volcanic Rocks --$tSedimentary Rocks --$tMetamorphic Rocks --$tPhoto Credits --$tIndex 330 $aThe first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic wayMany of us are fascinated by rocks?but identifying them can seem daunting. It?s often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Formations allows everyone, amateur or professional, to successfully distinguish these amazing masses of minerals, using only careful observation, a magnifying glass, a pocket knife?and a bit of patience.Jürg Meyer provides a structured approach to the identification of all rocks within the three groups: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Bringing together more than 530 diagrams and photographs to illustrate essential characteristics, Meyer highlights some basics on rocks?their mineral constituents, structures, textures, fossils, weathering patterns, and more?which are important for a determination. The main part of the book is a handy and thorough identification key, which takes into account all possible rock variations, mixtures, and structural differences. The concluding section of the guide delves into rock systematics.Assuming little prior experience or knowledge, Rocks and Rock Formations is an invaluable resource for rock enthusiasts everywhere.Suitable for beginners and amateursHelpful, systematic identification keyExploration of all types of rocksMore than 530 diagrams and photographs 410 0$aPrinceton Field Guides 606 $aRock-forming minerals 606 $aRocks 608 $aField guides.$2fast 610 $aChris Pellant. 610 $aEarth science. 610 $aHelen Pellant. 610 $aRocks and Minerals. 610 $ageology. 610 $agrain size. 610 $agranite. 610 $alichen. 610 $alimestone. 610 $amagmatic rocks. 610 $aminerals. 610 $aplutonic rocks. 610 $aplutonites. 610 $arock collection. 610 $arock collectors. 610 $arock determination. 610 $arock identification. 610 $asandstone. 610 $astones. 610 $avolcanic rocks. 615 0$aRock-forming minerals. 615 0$aRocks. 676 $a552 700 $aMeyer$b Ju?rg$076932 702 $aEpstein$b Mark 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910554264703321 996 $aRocks and rock formations$92820068 997 $aUNINA