“…Sedimentary rocks…”

Table of Contents: “…Understanding the earth -- A history of the universe, solar system, and planets -- Minerals -- Volcanism -- Igneous rocks and intrusive igneous activity -- Weathering , erosion and soil -- Sediment and sedimentary rocks.…”

Table of Contents: “….-- Weathering and Soil.-- Sedimentary Rocks.-- Metamorphics Rocks.-- Geologic Time.-- Mass Wasting.-- Running Water.-- Groundwater .-- Glaciers and Glaciation.-- Deserts and Winds.-- Shorelines.-- Crustal Deformation…”

Table of Contents: “…16 Mineral Formation 18 Mineral Composition 20 Mineral Characteristics 22 Mineral Identification 28 How Rocks are Formed 30 Igneous Rock Characteristics 32 Types of Metamorphism 34 Metamorphic Rock Characteristics 36 Sedimentary Rock Characteristics 38 Rock Identification Key 40 Minerals 46 Native Elements 46 Sulfides and Sulfosalts 52 Halides 70 Oxides and Hydroxides 76 Carbonates, Nitrates, and Borates 98 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates 110 Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates 120 Silicates 132 Rocks 180 Igneous Rocks 180 Metamorphic Rocks 208 Sedimentary Rocks 222 Glossary 250 Index 252 Acknowledgements 256…”