Author: Loren A. RaymondPublisher: McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
ISBN:
Category : Igneous rocks
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Petrology
Author: Loren A. RaymondPublisher: McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
ISBN:
Category : Igneous rocks
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
Author: Swapan Kumar HaldarPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0323851363
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, second edition, presents the essentials of both disciplines through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students alike. This new edition emphasizes the relationship between rocks and minerals, right from the structures created during rock formation through the economics of mineral deposits. While petrology is classified on the lines of geological evolution and rock formation, mineralogy speaks to the physical and chemical properties, uses, and global occurrences for each mineral, emphasizing the need for the growth of human development. The primary goal is for the reader to identify minerals in all respects, including host-rocks, and mineral deposits, with additional knowledge of mineral-exploration, resource, extraction, process, and ultimate use. To help provide a comprehensive analysis across ethical and socio-economic dimensions, a separate chapter describes the hazards associated with minerals, rocks, and mineral industries, and the consequences to humanity along with remedies and case studies. New to the second edition: includes coverage of minerals and petrology in extra-terrestrial environments as well as case studies on the hazards of the mining industry. Addresses the full scope of core concepts of mineralogy and petrology, including crystal structure, formation and grouping of minerals and soils, definition, origin, structure and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks Features more than 250 figures, illustrations and color photographs to vividly explore the fundamental principles of mineralogy and petrology Offers a holistic approach to both subjects, beginning with the formation of geologic structures that is followed by the hosting of mineral deposits and the exploration and extraction of lucrative, usable products that improve the health of global economies Includes new content on minerals and petrology in extraterrestrial environments and case studies on hazards in the mining industry
Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Author: Anthony Robert PhilpottsPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521880068
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 669
Book Description
A textbook providing a quantitative approach to the petrologic principles of igneous and metamorphic rocks in a new edition.
Igneous Petrology
Author: Myron G. BestPublisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780865425415
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Igneous Petrology provides up-to-date, integrated, comprehensive coverage of physical and chemical facets of magmatic rocks and magma systems. Field relations and fabrics of rocks together with their mineralogical, chemical and isotopic compositions facilitate interpretation of rock origin. The dynamic evolution of magma systems is considered from thermodynamics and from their chemical, physical and kinetic properties. Sources of magmas and how they are generated and subsequently evolve are considered in the context of global tectonics. The textbook stresses petrologic processes while also providing thorough descriptions of rock products suitable for the undergraduate student. Organized in terms of chemical and physical phenomena. Includes new insights into intrusive and volcanic processes-especially, explosive volcanism in field petrology. Contains new data in physical petrology. Focuses on the latest research of magma properties and experimental and theoretical modeling. Consists of new coverage of trace element characterization of rock associations and modeling. Well illustrated text with a 6-page, 4-color insert. For ease of use, the quantitative material is set aside in boxes and in certain chapters. Features "Fundamental questions considered in the chapter" which provide a brief, chapter preview. "Critical thinking questions" allow the students to expand their command of the subject. Contains a comprehensive glossary along with a list of cited references. Additional problem sets will be available on the web.
Petrology
Author: Gautam SenPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642388000
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
This undergraduate textbook on the key subject of geology closely follows the core curriculum adopted by most universities throughout the world and is a must for every geology student. It covers all aspects of petrology, including not only the principles of petrology but also applications to the origin, composition, and field relationships of rocks. Although petrology is commonly taught in the junior year, this book is a useful resource for graduate students as well.
Introduction to Petrology
Author: M. Brian BaylyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Petrology
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Author: B. Ronald FrostPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108482511
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
A concise introduction to the mineralogy and petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks for all Earth Science students.
Earth Materials
Author: Cornelis KleinPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 052114521X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Key concepts in mineralogy and petrology are explained alongside beautiful full-color illustrations, in this concisely written textbook.
Topics in Igneous Petrology
Author: Jyotisankar RayPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9048196000
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
The second half of the past century witnessed a remarkable paradigm shift in approach to the understanding of igneous rocks. Global literature records a change from a classical petrographic approach to emphasis on mineral chemistry, trace element characteristics, tectonic setting, phase relations, and theoretical simulation of magma generation and evolution processes. This book contains contributions by international experts in different fields of igneous petrology and presents an overview of recent developments. This book is dedicated to the late Dr Mihir K. Bose, former professor of the Department of Geology, Presidency College, Calcutta, India, who actively participated in the development of this new global view of igneous petrology.
Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Author: B. Ronald FrostPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107027543
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Concise introductory textbook on the petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks for one-semester courses. Topics are organized around the types of rocks to expect in tectonic environments, rather than around rock classifications. Application boxes engage students by showing how petrology connects to wider aspects of geology. Includes end-of-chapter exercises.