Igneous Rocks: Composition, Texture and Classification, Description and Occurrance
- 502 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Joseph Paxson Iddings Books
Joseph Paxson Iddings was an American geologist and professor of petrology whose research profoundly shaped the field of petrology and the understanding of igneous rocks. His work fundamentally informed our comprehension of their formation and characteristics. His scientific contributions were honored by the naming of the mineral iddingsite and a trilobite fossil in his memory.
Igneous Rocks: Composition, Texture and Classification, Description and Occurrence; Volume 1
- 524 pages
- 19 hours of reading
First published in 1904, this book is a seminal work in the field of petrology. In it, the authors describe a new system for classifying igneous rocks based on their chemical and mineral makeup, a system that is still widely used today. With its rigorous analysis and detailed descriptions, this book is a must-read for anyone working in the field of geology.
Rock Minerals, Their Chemical and Physical Characters and Their Determination in Thin Sections
- 570 pages
- 20 hours of reading
The Problem of Volcanism
- 438 pages
- 16 hours of reading
In this groundbreaking work, Joseph Paxson Iddings offers a thorough examination of the science of volcanism. Drawing upon his extensive fieldwork in Hawaii and other volcanic regions, Iddings presents a detailed analysis of the geological processes that give rise to volcanic activity. With its precise scientific language and detailed illustrations, The Problem of Volcanism is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex workings of our planet.
Igneous Rocks: Composition, Texture and Classification, Description and Occurrence; Volume 2
- 800 pages
- 28 hours of reading