From the Publisher
This innovative book combines the description of the origin and occurrence of both minerals and rocks in one book. It also examines the genetic and descriptive aspects of both. More than 100 photos and illustrations as well as outstanding pedagogical features such as tables and case studies add an extra dimension to the book.
From the Back Cover
Key Benefit: Examines the genetic and descriptive aspects of both mineral and rocks. It provides clues to mineral identification as well as introducing concepts of mineral associations. Key Topics: It covers both minerals and rocks with unprecedented depth, combining coverage of origin and occurrence as well as classification schemes for both.
