{"title":"Alan E. Rubin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlan E. Rubin’s works delve deeply into the scientific exploration of natural phenomena, with a particular focus on meteorites and planetary materials. Readers can expect meticulously researched, clear explanations that illuminate complex geological and cosmochemical concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts and scholars of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, his books blend rigorous analysis with accessible prose, presenting the intricate beauty of ordinary chondrites and related subjects. Rubin’s collection is a valuable resource for understanding the material origins of our solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ordinary-chondrites-by-alan-e-rubin-9781009656139","title":"Ordinary Chondrites","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdinary Chondrites\u003c\/em\u003e, the most abundant meteorites, constitute about 80% of meteorite falls and are essential to our understanding of cosmochemistry. They provide important information about planetary accretion, the early Solar System, and the geological history of asteroids, including such processes as thermal metamorphism, shock metamorphism, and aqueous alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide begins with meteorite classifications and useful definitions, followed by a discussion of fall phenomena and terrestrial weathering. It provides a detailed overview of the three main ordinary-chondrite groups, which include the most primitive, least-processed meteorites known. Compositional differences among these samples furnish clues to the nature of processes operating in the solar nebula 4.5 billion years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese rocks also disclose information on the nature and origin of chondrules, matrix material, and metallic iron-nickel grains. This book is a valuable resource for graduate students and research professionals interested in meteorites and planetary science, as well as amateur meteorite enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934163321068,"sku":"9781009656139","price":454.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781009656139-ordinary-chondrites.jpg?v=1783901414"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alan-e-rubin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}