Quantitative Classification of Igneous Rocks: Based On Chemical and Mineral Characters, With a Systematic Nomenclature

by Joseph Paxson Iddings, Louis Valentine Pirsson, Henry Stephens Washington

First published in 1904, this book is a seminal work in the field of petrology. In it, the authors describe a new system for classifying igneous rocks based on their chemical and mineral makeup, a system that is still widely used today. With its rigorous analysis and detailed descriptions, this book is a must-read for anyone working in the field of geology.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022480693
• ISBN13: 9781022480698
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"