Title: Soil microscopy and micromorphology /
Authors: FitzPatrick, Ewart Adsil.
Publisher: J. Wiley,
Year: 1993
Subjects: Soil micromorphology.
Contents: Ch. 1. Techniques used in soil micromorphology -- Ch. 2. Some micromorphological concepts and problems -- Ch. 3. Properties of features in thin sections -- Ch. 4. Properties of minerals -- Ch. 5. Matrix -- Ch. 6. Structure and pores -- Ch. 7. Faunal features -- Ch. 8. Particle distribution classes -- Ch. 9. Rock types -- Ch. 10. Organic matter -- Ch. 11. Roots -- Ch. 12. Coatings and other surface features -- Ch. 13. Segregations, concretions, nodules and concentrations -- Ch. 14. Weathering features and products -- Ch. 15. Microorganisms -- Ch. 16. Applications -- Appendix I Mineral chart for commonly occurring sand grains (in order of increasing refractive index) -- Appendix II Description of polished blocks and thin sections -- Appendix III Terms used for describing thin sections.