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""Minerals in Rock Sections"" by Lea McIlvaine Luquer stands as a foundational and enduring guide to petrology and rock identification. This meticulously crafted fourth revised edition presents the practical methods for precisely identifying minerals within rock sections, with a particular emphasis on microscopic analysis. Designed primarily for students in technical and scientific schools, this comprehensive laboratory manual illuminates the intricate world of geological specimens. Luquer's expert instruction offers a clear and systematic approach to mastering the essential techniques required for mineral identification. Readers will discover detailed, accessible methods for examining and classifying minerals through the microscope, making complex analysis thorough and comprehensible. This timeless work remains an indispensable resource for anyone pursuing the study of geology, providing unparalleled insights into the composition of rocks and the distinct characteristics of their constituent minerals. ""Minerals in Rock Sections"" continues to be a cornerstone text, preserving vital knowledge and methods in the earth sciences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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