A Handbook Of Rocks

""A Handbook of Rocks: For Use Without the Petrographic Microscope"" by James Furman Kemp is a comprehensive guide to identifying and classifying rocks without the use of a petrographic microscope. This book is intended for geology students, amateur rock collectors, and anyone interested in learning more about rocks and their properties. The book begins with an introduction to the study of rocks, including their formation and classification. It then goes on to describe the physical and chemical properties of rocks, such as color, texture, hardness, and mineral composition. The author also provides detailed information on how to identify different types of rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification process, as well as tables and charts for easy reference. Additionally, there are chapters on the geological history of rocks and their uses in various industries.Overall, ""A Handbook of Rocks"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in rocks and their properties. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and is written in an accessible style that is easy to understand.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.