An essential reference for rockhounds, hikers, climbers, and geology
enthusiasts
Rocks, Minerals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest highlights 100
rocks, minerals, and fossil types found in Oregon and Washington. Each
entry has color photography that shows a range of possibilities in
appearance and a description of the defining physical properties and
textures. Lists of minerals organized by other physical properties like
habit, hardness, and cleavage are included. Rocks, Minerals, and
Geology of the Pacific Northwest also includes 40 landscape features
viewable along trails in Washington and Oregon that will empower hikers
to make observations and interpretations about how these features came
to be.
- More than 400 photographs, illustrations, tables, and maps showcase
and explain everything from minuscule crystals to planetary tectonics
- Interprets the histories of dominant landscape features along regional
hiking trails
- Profiles more than 100 minerals and rocks in detailed entries with
photos, descriptions, identification graphics, and mini indexes
- Covers the geologic composition and 13 physiographic regions of
Washington and Oregon