{"product_id":"rocks-and-rock-formations-a-key-to-identification-9780691199528","title":"Rocks and Rock Formations: A Key to Identification","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic way\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany of us are fascinated by rocks--but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. \u003ci\u003eRocks and Rock Formations\u003c\/i\u003e allows everyone, amateur or professional, to successfully distinguish these amazing masses of minerals, using only careful observation, a magnifying glass, a pocket knife--and a bit of patience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJ rg Meyer provides a structured approach to the identification of all rocks within the three groups: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Bringing together more than 530 diagrams and photographs to illustrate essential characteristics, Meyer highlights some basics on rocks--their mineral constituents, structures, textures, fossils, weathering patterns, and more--which are important for a determination. The main part of the book is a handy and thorough identification key, which takes into account all possible rock variations, mixtures, and structural differences. The concluding section of the guide delves into rock systematics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAssuming little prior experience or knowledge, \u003ci\u003eRocks and Rock Formations\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for rock enthusiasts everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beginners and amateurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful, systematic identification key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of all types of rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 530 diagrams and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJürg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Meyer\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional geologist and licensed mountain guide, as well as lecturer and author in the areas of geology and the environment. He lives in Switzerland.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620228632850,"sku":"9780691199528","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_820d788c-39ab-4a68-a928-b3e0933b0f1a.jpg?v=1732561967","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rocks-and-rock-formations-a-key-to-identification-9780691199528","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}