Minerals in rock sections

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"Minerals in Rock Sections: The practical methods of identifying minerals in rock sections with the microscope" by Lea McIlvaine Luquer is a scientific textbook written in the early 20th century. The book is intended as a practical guide for students in technical and scientific schools, focusing on the identification of minerals within thin sections of rocks using petrographic microscopes. Its main topic is the practical, step-by-step observation and analysis of mineralogical and optical properties to aid in the accurate identification of minerals as they occur in rocks. The opening of "Minerals in Rock Sections" begins with several prefaces, each tied to different editions of the work. These prefaces outline revisions made over time, highlight the book's focus on straightforward, essential facts for students, and justify the need for an English-language, less complex manual for beginners.