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petrography
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petrography [pə′träg·rə·fē]
(geology)
The branch of geology that deals with the description and systematic classification of rocks, especially by means of microscopic examination.


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Herbert Insley (1923-1953) Petrographic microscope, devitrification, composition of cement clinker, powder x-ray diffraction, initiated course in petrographic microscopy.
Work is continuing on the mapping, assaying and petrographic examination of the mineralized rock types located to date.
Work is continuing on the mapping, assaying and petrographic examination of the mineralized rock types located to date.
 
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