Ores and Minerals: Introducing Economic Geology

By John W. Barnes

Explains how geology is used to discover & exploit our mineral resources, focusing on its role in meeting the demand for fuels, metals, petrochemicals, aggregates, industrial minerals & water. Beginning with an outline of the contemporary mineral industry & its historical development, a description of ore minerals & their formation as well as the great diversity of ore genesis is included. Also contains a chapter on prospecting plus the many & diverse ways in which professional geologists are employed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0335152139
• ISBN13: 9780335152131
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Open University
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.4" x 5.8" x 0.7"