This useful handbook, which fits easily into a
pocket or rucksack, will help identify the
interesting and often very beautiful minerals
and rocks that are typical of Icelandic geology.
Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs,
the book contains detailed descriptions of the
identifying features of each mineral, as well as
an introduction to Icelandic geology in general
and the conditions under which each mineral
forms.
Kristján Sæmundsson, a geologist with
Iceland GeoSurvey (ÍSOR), has worked extensively
on geological mapping and geothermal
research.
Einar Gunnlaugsson is a geochemist
with Reykjavík Energy, working on geothermal
research.
Grétar Eiríksson was a nationally
recognised photographer of Icelandic nature.