Science professionals, writers, and students everywhere will want to have this exhaustive guide to the terms and expressions used in modern geology and mineralogy. The dictionary contains 7,000 terms, covering physical geology, historical geology, plate tectonics, petrology, stratigraphy, and more—each with definition identified by the field in which it is primarily used. Also included are helpful cross references, plus an appendix with SI units, conversion tables, periodic table, and geological time scale.Geology & Mineralogy Authoritative—Comprehensive—Current. Carefully reviewed to ensure its accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology and Mineralogy puts a wealth of essential information at your fingertips. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general raeder with science curiosity, this comprehensive resource defines the current language of geology and mineralogy and gives you a better understanding of the ideas and concepts you need to know. The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology and Mineralogy is based on the renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Fifth Edition, the universal reference choice for the international scientific community—researchers, scientists, engineers, technicians, educators, and writers—and general readers with an interest in science.