Minerals And Rocks: The Elements Of Mineralogy And Lithology For The Use Of Students In General Geology (1915)

By William Shirley Bayley

Book Overview

""Minerals and Rocks: The Elements of Mineralogy and Lithology for the Use of Students in General Geology"" is a comprehensive textbook written by William Shirley Bayley and first published in 1915. The book covers the fundamental principles of mineralogy and lithology, including the physical and chemical properties of minerals, their classification, and the processes involved in their formation. It also explores the characteristics of different types of rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and the geological processes that lead to their formation. The book is aimed at students of general geology, providing a clear and concise overview of the subject matter that is accessible to both beginners and more advanced students. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams, as well as a glossary of key terms and a comprehensive index. Overall, ""Minerals and Rocks"" remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of geology and the earth sciences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160710686
• ISBN13: 9781160710688
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"