Rocks and Their Origins

by Grenville A. J. Cole

15 chapters3h 35mEnglish1922

About this book

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)

Chapters (14)

101 - On Rocks in General

632

202 - The Limestones, Part 1

1407

303 - The Limestones, Part 2

1194

404 - The Limestones, Part 3

911

505 - The Sandstones, Part 1

778

606 - The Sandstones, Part 2

920

707 - Clays, Shales and Slates, Part 1

809

808 - Clays, Shales and Slates, Part 2

907

909 - Igneous Rocks, Part 1

1486

1010 - Igneous Rocks, Part 2

868

1111 - Igneous Rocks, Part 3

729

1212 - Metamorphic Rocks, Part 1

758

1313 - Metamorphic Rocks, Part 2

727

1414 - List of the Common Minerals that form Rocks

674

Rocks and Their Origins

About this book

Chapters (14)

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