The Origin Of The Archean Greenstones (1895)

By Newton Horace Winchell

Book Overview

""The Origin of the Archean Greenstones"" is a scientific book written by Newton Horace Winchell and published in 1895. The book explores the geological history of the Archean Greenstones, a type of rock formation found in ancient Precambrian rocks. Winchell provides a detailed analysis of the formation and composition of the greenstones, including their mineralogy, petrography, and structural features.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the greenstones. Winchell begins by discussing the historical background of the greenstones and their discovery, before moving on to describe their physical characteristics and the processes that led to their formation.Throughout the book, Winchell draws on his extensive knowledge of geology and mineralogy to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the greenstones. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the complex geological processes involved in their formation.Overall, ""The Origin of the Archean Greenstones"" is an important work in the field of geology and provides valuable insights into the geological history of the Earth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of rocks and minerals, and is still widely cited and referenced by geologists today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169579671
• ISBN13: 9781169579675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"