Description: Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms by R.W. Le Maitre, A. Streckeisen, B. Zanettin, M.J. Le Bas, B. Bonin, P. Bateman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This indispensable reference guide presents a complete classification of igneous rocks based on all the recommendations of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Subcommission on the Systematics of Igneous Rocks. It contains a fully updated glossary containing 1637 terms and a bibliography of source references for each entry. Publisher Description Decades of field and microscope studies, and more recent quantitative geochemical analyses have resulted in a vast, and sometimes overwhelming, array of nomenclature and terminology associated with igneous rocks. This book presents a complete classification of igneous rocks based on all the recommendations of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Subcommission on the Systematics of Igneous Rocks. The glossary of igneous terms has been fully updated since the first edition and now includes 1637 entries, of which 316 are recommended by the Subcommission. Incorporating a comprehensive bibliography of source references for all the terms included in the glossary, this book is an indispensable reference guide for all geologists studying igneous rocks, either in the field or the laboratory. It presents a standardised and widely accepted naming scheme that will allow geologists to interpret terminology in the primary literature and provide formal names for rock samples based on petrographic analyses. It is also supported by a website with downloadable code for chemical classifications. Author Biography Work on this book started as long ago as 1958 when Albert Streckeisen was asked to collaborate in revising Paul Nigglis well-known book Tabellen zur Petrographie und zum Gesteinbestimmen (Tables for Petrography and Rock Determination). It was at this point that Streckeisen noted significant problems with all 12 of the classification systems used to identify and name igneous rocks at that time. Rather than propose a 13th system, he chose instead to write a review article outlining the problems inherent in classifying igneous rocks and invited petrologists from around the world to send their comments. In 1970 this lead to the formation of the Subcommission of the Systematics of Igneous Rocks, under the IUGS Commission on Petrology, who published their conclusions in the first edition of this book in 1989. The work of this international body has continued to this day, lead by Bruno Zanettin and later by Mike Le Bas. This fully revised second edition has been compiled and edited by Roger Le Maitre, with significant help from a panel of co-contributors. Details ISBN 0521619483 ISBN-13 9780521619486 Title Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms Author R.W. Le Maitre, A. Streckeisen, B. Zanettin, M.J. Le Bas, B. Bonin, P. Bateman Format Paperback Year 2005 Pages 256 Edition 2nd Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:7755875; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780521619486
Book Title: Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Name: Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms : Recommendations of the International Union of Geological Sciences Subcommission on the Systematics of Igneous Rocks
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 2005
Subject: Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, Earth Sciences / Geology
Features: Revised
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 16.5 Oz
Item Length: 9.6 in
Author: A. Streckeisen
Subject Area: Science
Item Width: 7.4 in
Format: Trade Paperback
