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""An Introduction To The Use Of The Mouth Blowpipe"" is a book written by Carl Johann A. Theodore Scheerer in 1875. The book serves as a guide to using the mouth blowpipe, a tool used in mineralogy to identify minerals. The author provides a detailed explanation of the blowpipe's functions, along with instructions on how to use it correctly. The book also includes a description of the blowpipe characters of the more important minerals, which helps readers identify minerals based on their physical properties. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mineralogy and the use of the mouth blowpipe.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.

Mixed Metals: Or Metallic Alloys is a book written by Arthur Horseman Hiorns and originally published in 1890. This book provides a comprehensive overview of metallic alloys, including their composition, properties, and uses. Hiorns covers a wide range of alloys, including brass, bronze, steel, and silver alloys. He also discusses the process of alloying, the history of alloy development, and the various techniques used to test and analyze alloys. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both experts and non-experts alike. Mixed Metals is an important historical document, providing insight into the development of metallurgy and the role of alloys in modern industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

Geology and Mineralogy Volume 2: Considered with Reference to Natural Theology is a book written by William Buckland and published in 1836. It is a comprehensive study of geology and mineralogy, with a particular focus on their relationship to natural theology. Buckland was a renowned geologist and paleontologist, and this book reflects his extensive knowledge of the subject matter.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with geology and includes chapters on the structure of the earth, the formation of rocks, and the history of the earth's surface. Buckland discusses the various types of rocks and minerals, their properties, and how they were formed. He also explores the different geological formations and how they are related to one another.The second part of the book focuses on mineralogy. Buckland examines the chemical and physical properties of minerals, their classification, and their uses. He also discusses the various processes by which minerals are formed and how they are extracted from the earth.Throughout the book, Buckland emphasizes the relationship between geology, mineralogy, and natural theology. He argues that the study of the earth and its minerals can help us understand the nature of God and the creation of the universe. He also explores the religious and philosophical implications of his scientific findings.Geology and Mineralogy Volume 2: Considered with Reference to Natural Theology is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of geology and mineralogy. It is an important work in the history of science and theology and remains relevant to this day.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.

Rock-Forming Minerals is a comprehensive book written by Frank Rutley in 1888. The book provides an in-depth study of the various minerals that form rocks and their properties. It covers all the major rock-forming minerals such as feldspars, micas, quartz, and pyroxenes, and provides detailed information on their chemical composition, crystal structure, physical properties, and occurrence in different types of rocks.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific group of minerals. Rutley provides a detailed description of each mineral, including its characteristics, classification, and identification. He also discusses the processes of mineral formation and the geological environments in which they occur.The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help readers visualize the minerals and their properties. It also includes a glossary of terms and a comprehensive index for easy reference.Overall, Rock-Forming Minerals is a valuable resource for geologists, mineralogists, and anyone interested in the study of rocks and minerals. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major rock-forming minerals and their properties, making it an essential reference for anyone working in the field of 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.

Minerals In Rock Sections: The Practical Methods Of Identifying Minerals In Rock Sections With The Microscope (1898) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Lea McIlvaine Luquer. The book is a detailed manual that provides practical methods for identifying minerals in rock sections using a microscope. It is a valuable resource for geologists, mineralogists, and students of earth sciences.The book begins with an introduction to the microscope and the different types of rock sections that can be examined. It then goes on to discuss the properties of minerals and how they can be identified using various techniques such as color, luster, cleavage, and crystal form.The book also includes detailed descriptions of over 200 minerals and their characteristics, as well as numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in identification. It covers a wide range of minerals, from the common ones like quartz and feldspar to the more rare and exotic ones like zircon and tourmaline.In addition to identifying minerals, the book also provides information on the geological significance of different minerals and how they are formed. There are also chapters on the preparation of rock sections, the use of polarized light, and the interpretation of mineral data.Overall, Minerals In Rock Sections: The Practical Methods Of Identifying Minerals In Rock Sections With The Microscope (1898) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of minerals and rocks. It is a well-written and comprehensive guidebook that is still relevant today, over a century after its initial publication.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.

Now you can finally identify all those rocks you picked up on the North Shore during your last vacation! This small book is a handy field guide to the rocks on the beaches of Lake Superior's North Shore. Don't really know what an agate looks like? This book will help you with descriptions of over 17 types of agates. Beautiful illustrations by Rick Kollath depict all the rock types you may find on your excursions.

There once may have been 250,000 miles of stone walls in America's Northeast, stretching farther than the distance to the moon. They took three billion man-hours to build. And even though most are crumbling today, they contain a magnificent scientific and cultural story-about the geothermal forces that formed their stones, the tectonic movements that brought them to the surface, the glacial tide that broke them apart, the earth that held them for so long, and about the humans who built them.Stone walls tell nothing less than the story of how New England was formed, and in Robert Thorson's hands they live and breathe. "The stone wall is the key that links the natural history and human history of New England," Thorson writes. Millions of years ago, New England's stones belonged to ancient mountains thrust up by prehistoric collisions between continents. During the Ice Age, pieces were cleaved off by glaciers and deposited-often hundreds of miles away-when the glaciers melted. Buried again over centuries by forest and soil buildup, the stones gradually worked their way back to the surface, only to become impediments to the farmers cultivating the land in the eighteenth century, who piled them into "linear landfills," a place to hold the stones. Usually the biggest investment on a farm, often exceeding that of the land and buildings combined, stone walls became a defining element of the Northeast's landscape, and a symbol of the shift to an agricultural economy. Stone walls layer time like Russian dolls, their smallest elements reflecting the longest spans, and Thorson urges us to study them, for each stone has its own story. Linking geological history to the early American experience, Stone by Stone presents a fascinating picture of the land the Pilgrims settled, allowing us to see and understand it with new eyes.

This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes:-Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras-Maps showing where fossils can be found-The history of the development of life on earthFull-color illustrations and concise information make this an invaluable and enjoyable guide to a fascinating subject.

Colorado Rockhounding is a complete guide to the state's rich and varied mineral, gemstone, and fossil sources.

Here is a remarkable geological story backed by a century of rich Montana history--a fascinating tale that lay hidden in disjointed company files and correspondence, dusty geological reports, decades of yellowed newspaper clippings, and even in some of the works of Charles M. Russell.

Via words and pictures, this book explores the Earth's formation and development, the substances that compose the planet, movements within the Earth, and much more. 200 four-color photos; line drawings throughout. Index.

This richly illustrated book clothes the skeletons of dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles with flesh, and shows how these fascinating animals evolved and probably lived. Expert author John L. Cloudsley-Thompson synthesizes current views on ecology, physiology and behaviour, and outlines the various hypotheses that have been proposed to explain their extinction. Numerous beautiful drawings of the animals and their environment illustrate this exciting monograph.

The origin of different kinds of igneous rocks can be understood in terms of their tectonic setting, and by way of the isotope compositions of strontium, neodymium, and lead. This book explains the petrogenesis of igneous rocks as a consequence of tectonic processes resulting from interactions between asthenopheric plumes and the overlying lithospheric mantle. The relevant principles of isotope geochemistry are explained in the first chapter, making it accessible for university students as well as professionals. The relevant isotopic data is presented in diagrammatic form. The book contains more than 400 original drawings.

An illustrated account of the work and discoveries of Niles Etheridge, one of the world's most renowned paleontologists whose research overturned Darwin's theory of gradual evolution.