Description: Earth Materials : Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, Paperback by Klein, Cornelis; Philpotts, Anthony R., ISBN 1316608859, ISBN-13 9781316608852, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "This concise, accessible, market-leading textbook brings together the wide-ranging fundamentals students need to understand rocks and minerals, and shows them how they relate to the broader Earth, materials and environmental sciences. Designed specifically for one-semester courses, it is beautifully illustrated to explain the key concepts in mineralogy and petrology. This edition has been fully updated based on classroom experience, and new features include a completely new chapter providing an elementary introduction to thermodynamics, kinetics, radioactive decay and absolute dating; new mineral descriptions and many new stunning color photographs; and a new section on hydraulic fracturing and discussion of some of its most serious potential environmental consequences. Th uses stunning photos of mineral specimens and rock thin sections to help students build a core understanding. It also creates a highly effective learning experience through close integration of clear illustrations with engaging text, and helps students to easily visualize crystal structures through the CrystalViewer's 3D software, available online"--
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Book Title: Earth Materials : Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
Number of Pages: 616 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Earth Materials : Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 0.9 in
Subject: Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, Earth Sciences / Geology
Publication Year: 2016
Features: Revised
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 61 Oz
Subject Area: Science
Author: Anthony Philpotts, Cornelis Klein
Item Length: 10.8 in
Item Width: 8.7 in
Format: Trade Paperback
