Rocks and Their Origins


Leído por 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)

Capítulos

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

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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!