Abstract
This paper presents an overview on some significant historical sources, particularly from 17th to 18th century Italian scientific literature, in order to understand how color was used as one of the ‘external’ features for identifying rock formations, also including fossils, regarded as having formed in different times by different causes or events. The reference to color was also considered the main feature used for lithostratigraphical purposes within the so called ‘classifications’ of mountains in the second half of the 18th century. Later geologists and mineralogists involved in the early development of stratigraphy referred to color when a rock formation or specimen appeared to be less distinguishable by other main characters (for example chemical and morphological features).
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.