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The Field Description of Igneous Rocks

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The Field Description of Igneous Rocks by Dougal Jerram and Nick Petford is a comprehensive guide for geologists about identifying and describing igneous rocks in the field. It offers practical advice on rock formation processes, mineralogy, and texture classification, enhancing the reader's understanding of the diverse features of igneous rocks. The book is structured to be user-friendly, providing detailed methodologies and tools for accurate fieldwork.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by geology and want to deepen your understanding of volcanic and plutonic formations. Ideal for both students and professionals, it offers practical and comprehensive insights into examining and categorising igneous rocks in the field. The book's detailed guidance can enhance your observational skills and analytical knowledge within this specialised area of science.

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The Field Description of Igneous Rocks

The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. New techniques include AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape at depth.

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The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas, and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book integrates new field-based techniques (AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape) with new topics on magma mixing and mingling, sill emplacement, and magma-sediment interaction.

Part of the successful Field Guide series, this book includes revised sections on granitic and basaltic rocks, and for the first time, a new chapter on the engineering properties of igneous rocks.

The Geological Field Guide Series is specifically designed for scientists and students to use in the field when information and resources may be more difficult to access.

Many editions have been updated for 2011 and the guides are:

  • Student-friendly in design and cost
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Pocket-sized
  • Reliable
  • Concise

Visit the series homepage at http://www.wiley.com/go/geologicalfield

Series: Geological Field Guide

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The book is praised for its excellent sketches and tables, making it a valuable resource that readers return to frequently. It is considered a much-needed and comprehensive guide, especially for those studying or examining igneous rocks in the field, although it may not fully meet the needs of experienced geologists. Its concise size sometimes limits the presentation of its excellent images, yet it remains a highly recommended resource for students and enthusiastic newcomers to igneous geology.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470022368

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 117.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Revised by Dr Nicholas Petford, Lecturer at School of Earth Sciences, Kingston University, London, UK.

Written by Richard Thorpe (Deceased) and Geoffrey Brown (Deceased).

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