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This comprehensive textbook provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of both chemical and physical geology. The author covers the basics of mineralogy, crystallography, and petrology, as well as the physical processes that shape the earth's surface and interior. With clear explanations, numerous illustrations, and helpful study questions at the end of each chapter, this book is an essential resource for students of geology and related fields.
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