Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide
Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly but fundamental field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help the geologist know what to observe and record and how best to interpret this data. The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary rocks and the book contains over 400 superb colour photos and drawings. The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rock and their initial recognition, followed by a section highlighting safety in the field. The author goes on to describe the main field techniques and provides a comprehensive summary of the principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks. There is a chapter on each of the main rock types and on how to interpret facies and their features in terms of depositional environments and economic significance. This book is of value to students, amateur enthusiasts and professional geologists.
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Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide
Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly but fundamental field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help the geologist know what to observe and record and how best to interpret this data. The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary rocks and the book contains over 400 superb colour photos and drawings. The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rock and their initial recognition, followed by a section highlighting safety in the field. The author goes on to describe the main field techniques and provides a comprehensive summary of the principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks. There is a chapter on each of the main rock types and on how to interpret facies and their features in terms of depositional environments and economic significance. This book is of value to students, amateur enthusiasts and professional geologists.
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Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide

Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide

by Dorrik A.V. Stow
Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide

Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide

by Dorrik A.V. Stow

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Overview

Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly but fundamental field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help the geologist know what to observe and record and how best to interpret this data. The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary rocks and the book contains over 400 superb colour photos and drawings. The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rock and their initial recognition, followed by a section highlighting safety in the field. The author goes on to describe the main field techniques and provides a comprehensive summary of the principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks. There is a chapter on each of the main rock types and on how to interpret facies and their features in terms of depositional environments and economic significance. This book is of value to students, amateur enthusiasts and professional geologists.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781840766424
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication date: 04/18/2005
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 320
File size: 36 MB
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About the Author

Dorrik A.V. Stow

Table of Contents

ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgements1 Introduction2 Field techniques3 Principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks4 Conglomerates5 Sandstones6 Mudrocks7 Carbonate rocks8 Cherts and Siliceous sediments9 Phosphorites10 Coal11 Evaporites12 Ironstones13 Soils, palesols and duricrusts14 Volcaniclastic sediments15 Interpretation: depositional environment and economic significance.Index
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