Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section: A Colour Atlas

by W.S. MacKenzie, A.E. Adams, K.H. Brodie

This concise, clear and handy–sized volume, aimed at the undergraduate level, provides an introduction to the observation, description and identifi cation in thin section, using the polarizing microscope, of samples of the commonlyoccurring rocks and minerals. Illustrated with a wealth of full colour thin section photomicrographs, and with the original images enhanced by new examples and a revised text, the book explains how to observe mineral and rock samples under the microscope. The book highlights the important diagnostic features of minerals and deals with all rock types – igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic – each with equal emphasis and authority, giving students the knowledge and confi dence to begin to identify specimens for themselves. While intended for students in geology, geography, civil engineering and materials science, the book stands on its own as a beautiful collection of photomicrographs and a permanent source of reference and fascination for all those interested in the nature and science of the world of rocks and minerals.

Genres: Geology, Reference

231 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 8, 1994

Reviews

[Sportyrod · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just finished my last geology exam ever! It was the hardest subject I’ve done. This text book was a helpful and handy guide to get me through all the practical classes. The only downside was I think annotations of the minerals in each thin section would have been clearer than a written description. This is a great guide for students.

[Mira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good base to work off for mineral identification under the microscope, by no means a definitive analysis but good for any basic microscopy

[Nereide · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ideal for an introduction to the most common minerals and rocks and their properties in thin section.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful for rock/mineral identifcation, shows the different microscopic views for each rock/mineral included, a very handy lab guide