McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy 2nd Edition

Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and
Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth
of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether
you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest
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with the current language of geology and mineralogy or gain an understanding
of its key ideas and concepts.

Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet
in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill
Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy, Second Edition:

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  Has been extensively revised, with 9,000 entries encompassing the language
  of geology and mineralogy
• Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations
• Provides pronunciations for all terms
• Covers such topics as physical geology, historical geology, mineralogy,
  marine geology, plate tectonics, petrology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy
• Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information
• Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms ? for
  more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference