It is famously dense. It doesn’t skip the hard parts of phase diagrams or chemical kinetics.
The 2nd edition (2002) introduced significantly better illustrations and photomicrographs that helped students visualize the atomic-level changes happening inside a solid stone. Myron G. Best IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY...
Here is the story of why this book became a legend in the world of geology: 1. The Visionary Approach It is famously dense