Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide Series)

By Maurice E. Tucker

Book Overview

Sedimentary rocks are widely distributed at the Earth's surface and their accurate description is essential for interpretations of depositional environments and palaeo-geography. Designed to be used in the field, this book describes both techniques and approaches and discusses particular aspects including composition, texture, sedimentary structures and fossils. Explanations are aided by the inclusion of detailed illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471962155
• ISBN13: 9780471962151
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.7" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

An excellent book

Excellent! Practical and didactic, with great illustrations. Indispensable for students, and teachers.