Texas Rocks and Minerals: An Amateur's Guide by Roselle M. Girard
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"Texas Rocks and Minerals: An Amateur's Guide" by Roselle M. Girard is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The guide serves as an introductory resource for amateur geologists and school children interested in understanding the diverse rocks and minerals found in Texas. It covers foundational topics about the Earth's crust, the formation and properties of various rocks and minerals, and practical advice for collecting and identifying specimens. The opening of
the guide presents a general overview of the types of geological materials covered, including a description of the Earth’s outer crust, the classified branches of geology, and the essential distinction between rocks and minerals. Girard introduces readers to geological time concepts, geological maps, and the various formations of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, while also emphasizing the value of minerals and their components in everyday life. The text is structured to ensure clarity for those new to geology, making it accessible and informative, equipped with charts for identification and illustrations to aid in understanding the content. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Girard, Roselle M., 1918- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Harris, Bill M. |
| Title | Texas Rocks and Minerals: An Amateur's Guide |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QE: Science: Geology |
| Subject | Petrology |
| Subject | Petrology -- Texas |
| Subject | Mineralogy -- Texas |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52839 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52839-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1047 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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