Rocks, Classified And Described: A Treatise On Lithology (1866)

by Bernhard von Cotta and Philip Henry Lawrence

Book Overview

Rocks, Classified And Described: A Treatise On Lithology is a book written by Bernhard Von Cotta and published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive guide to lithology, the study of rocks and their properties. It is divided into two parts, the first of which covers the classification of rocks based on their origin, composition, and texture. The second part describes the physical and chemical properties of rocks, such as their hardness, density, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437147550
• ISBN13: 9781437147551
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"