Rocks and Their Origins


Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer

(4.6 stars; 18 reviews)

Do you know the difference between sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks? Are you interested in their geologic origin, chemical composition or how each type affects the landscape? Do you know the differences between limestone, granite and marble as building materials? You will find these and lots of other interesting facts about rocks in this second edition of "Rocks and Their Origins" published in 1922. The author, Grenville A. J. Cole, was an English geologist, Professor of Geology in the Royal College of Science for Ireland and an avid cyclist. (summary by J. M. Smallheer) (3 hr 35 min)

Kapitel

00 - Preface 2:23 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
01 - On Rocks in General 10:32 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
02 - The Limestones, Part 1 23:27 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
03 - The Limestones, Part 2 19:54 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
04 - The Limestones, Part 3 15:11 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
05 - The Sandstones, Part 1 12:58 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
06 - The Sandstones, Part 2 15:20 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
07 - Clays, Shales and Slates, Part 1 13:29 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
08 - Clays, Shales and Slates, Part 2 15:07 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
09 - Igneous Rocks, Part 1 24:46 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
10 - Igneous Rocks, Part 2 14:28 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
11 - Igneous Rocks, Part 3 12:09 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
12 - Metamorphic Rocks, Part 1 12:38 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
13 - Metamorphic Rocks, Part 2 12:07 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
14 - List of the Common Minerals that form Rocks 11:14 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer

Bewertungen

It's Not Geo 101


(3.5 stars)

This well narrated book presupposes some previous knowledge of basic Geology. The author dives right in, using the specialized vocabulary of the field. Most of the mountains, hills, and other areas he refers to are in Great Britain or Europe. Not to worry, though; there's no glossary, but there is a list of minerals--at the end!