Introduction to mineralogy and petrology

Presents the essentials of mineralogy and petrology, including crystal structure, formation and grouping of minerals and soils, definition, origin, structure and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Provides accessible, step-by-step guidance to exploring, retaining, and impl...

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Main Author: Haldar, S. K.
Other Authors: Tisljar, Josip (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Waltham, MA Elsevier 2014, 2014
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