Book Description

This stunning atlas contains over 400 color photomicrographs of rocks and minerals from around the world, each accompanied by detailed descriptions and scientific data. The book includes a comprehensive introduction to the principles of petrography and a glossary of terms, making it an essential resource for geologists, mineralogists, and anyone interested in the natural world. With its beautiful illustrations and detailed information, this atlas is sure to inspire awe and appreciation for the incredible variety and complexity of the earth's geology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.