A Key For The Determination Of Rock-Forming Minerals In Thin Sections (1908) - Albert Johannsen - Bog

""A Key For The Determination Of Rock-Forming Minerals In Thin Sections"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by geologist Albert Johannsen in 1908. The book is designed to aid geologists and mineralogists in identifying different rock-forming minerals in thin sections using a microscope. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the physical and optical properties of various minerals, as well as their occurrence and association with other minerals. It also provides a systematic approach to mineral identification, including a flow chart and key to help readers identify minerals based on their characteristics.Johannsen's book is considered a classic in the field of petrology and is still widely used by geologists today. Its clear and concise explanations, along with its detailed illustrations, make it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of rocks and minerals.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.