Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

About this book

Igneous and metamorphic petrology has over the last twenty years expanded rapidly into a broad, multifaceted and increasingly quantitative science. Advances in geochemistry, geochronology, and geophysics, as well as the appearance of new analytical tools, have all contributed to new ways of thinking about the origin and evolution of magmas, and the processes driving metamorphism.

This book is designed to give students a balanced and comprehensive coverage of these new advances, as well as a firm grounding in the classical aspects of igneous and metamorphic petrology. The emphasis throughout is on the processes controlling petrogenesis, but care is taken to present the important descriptive information so crucial to interpretation.

  • One of the most up-to-date synthesis of igneous and metamorphic petrology available.
  • Emphasis throughout on latest experimental and field data.
  • Igneous and metamorphic sections can be used independently if necessary.

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Yes, you can access Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by Myron G. Best in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Seismology & Volcanism. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781405105880
eBook ISBN
9781118685389
Edition
2
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Seismology & Volcanism

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Dedication
  4. Title page
  5. Copyright
  6. PREFACE
  7. CHAPTER 1: Overview of Fundamental Concepts
  8. CHAPTER 2: Composition and Classification of Magmatic Rocks
  9. CHAPTER 3: Thermodynamics and Kinetics: An Introduction
  10. CHAPTER 4: Silicate Melts and Volatile Fluids in Magma Systems
  11. CHAPTER 5: Crystal-Melt Equilibria in Magmatic Systems
  12. CHAPTER 6: Chemical Dynamics of Melts and Crystals
  13. CHAPTER 7: Kinetic Paths and Fabric of Magmatic Rocks
  14. CHAPTER 8: Physical and Thermal Dynamics of Bodies of Magma
  15. CHAPTER 9: Magma Ascent and Emplacement: Field Relations of Intrusions
  16. CHAPTER 10: Magma Extrusion: Field Relations of Volcanic Rock Bodies
  17. CHAPTER 11: Generation of Magma
  18. CHAPTER 12: Differentiation of Magmas
  19. CHAPTER 13: Magmatic Petrotectonic Associations
  20. CHAPTER 14: Metamorphic Rocks and Metamorphism: An Overview
  21. CHAPTER 15: Petrography of Metamorphic Rocks: Fabric, Composition, and Classification
  22. CHAPTER 16: Metamorphic Mineral Reactions and Equilibria
  23. CHAPTER 17: Evolution of Imposed Metamorphic Fabrics: Processes and Kinetics
  24. CHAPTER 18: Metamorphism at Convergent Plate Margins: P–T–t Paths, Facies, and Zones
  25. CHAPTER 19: Precambrian Rock Associations
  26. APPENDIX A
  27. APPENDIX B
  28. REFERENCES CITED
  29. GLOSSARY
  30. INDEX