Textbook for Structural Geology and Optical Mineralogy

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on recommendations for introductory textbooks in the fields of Structural Geology and Optical Mineralogy. Participants share their experiences and suggest specific titles that they found useful during their studies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests "Optical Mineralogy" by David Shelley, noting it was a required textbook for their BSc in Geology.
  • Another participant recommends "Optical Mineralogy" by Paul Kerr, mentioning that despite the editions being older, the fundamental concepts remain relevant.
  • A different participant mentions that their school requires the 23rd edition of "The Manual of Mineral Science" by Cornelis Klein and Barbara Dutrow, describing it as good for mineralogy and useful for Petrology as well.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various recommendations without indicating a consensus on a single best textbook. Multiple viewpoints on suitable texts for Optical Mineralogy are presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not discuss specific criteria for evaluating the textbooks or their applicability to different educational contexts.

Who May Find This Useful

Students or individuals interested in Structural Geology and Optical Mineralogy, particularly those seeking introductory materials for their studies.

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Hi guys, Please suggest a good introductory books for Structural Geology and Optical mineralogy, thanks :)
 
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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
 
Optical Mineralogy by Paul Kerr.

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

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