Textbook for Structural Geology and Optical Mineralogy

[ralden]

Hi guys, Please suggest a good introductory books for Structural Geology and Optical mineralogy, thanks :)

 

[davenn]

hi there ralden

for optical mineralogy ...

Optical Mineralogy Second Edition David Shelley
Geology Department, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

It was a required textbook for my university BSc in Geology studies

Dave

 

[Ophiolite]

Optical Mineralogy by Paul Kerr.

I think even the most recent editions are old, but polarised light through a pyroxene still looks the same.

 

[anomalocaris]

My school requires the 23rd edition of The Manual of Mineral Science from Cornelis Klein and Barbara Dutrow. It's pretty good for mineralogy, and it's still useful for some of Petrology if you plan to take that course as well. Happy studies!

 

[LudusRex]

I would recommend the textbook "Structural Geology and Optical Mineralogy" by James S. Monroe and Reed Wicander. This textbook provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to both subjects, covering topics such as rock deformation, geologic structures, and the identification of minerals using optical techniques. It also includes numerous illustrations and examples to aid in understanding the material. Overall, this textbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a solid foundation in structural geology and optical mineralogy.