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Reference guide that presents the basics of mineralogy, particularly rock minerals, and the appearance, structure and composition of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Moreover, rock precipitation and formation processes are discussed and their effect on the geometry of sedimentary body digenesis. Guiding the reader through complex mineralogical and petrology problems, special attention is also paid to the processes rocks face during drilling, and development and exploitation of deposits of oil and gas and geothermal energy, and the effects that the geological structure and soil formation have on this. Intended as a guide for students and professionals in Mining, Petroleum, Geological and Geotechnical Engineering.

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Formerly University of Zagreb, Croatia

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