{"product_id":"rock-forming-minerals-in-thin-section-9789401071451","title":"Rock-Forming Minerals in Thin Section","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Hans Pichler\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Earth Sciences - Geology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentificationof rock-forming minerals in thin section is a key skill needed by all earth science students and practising geologists. This translation of the completely revised and updated German second edition (by \u003cem\u003eLeonore Hoke\u003c\/em\u003e, Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, New Zealand) provides a comprehensive guide to identifying 140 of the most important rock-forming mineral species. \u003cbr\u003e The book is divided into three main parts. \u003cem\u003ePart A\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical guide to the fundamentals of crystal optics, polarization microscopy and the practical use of microscopes. \u003cem\u003ePart B\u003c\/em\u003e gives a detailed description of the characteristic optical features, special features, and the paragenesis of the most common rock-forming minerals. This well-illustrated part is divided into opaque minerals, isotropic, uniaxial and optical biaxial mineral groups. \u003cem\u003ePart C\u003c\/em\u003e contains identification tables for the minerals and diagrams showing the international classification of magmatic rocks, as well as a colour plate section showing crystal forms of minerals. \u003cbr\u003e The book will provide an invaluable guide to all undergraduate earth scientists, as well as to professional geologists requiring an overview of mineral identification in thin section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45282479374487,"sku":"9789401071451","price":10915.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789401071451.webp?v=1769302272","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/rock-forming-minerals-in-thin-section-9789401071451","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}