A Pictorial Guide To Metamorphic Rocks In The Field

Author : Kurt Hollocher
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781138026308

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A Pictorial Guide to Metamorphic Rocks in the Field by Kurt Hollocher Pdf

This book is an illustrative introduction to metamorphic rocks as seen in the field, designed for advanced high school to graduate-level earth science and geology students to jump-start their observational skills. In addition to photographs of rocks in the field, there are numerous line diagrams and examples of metamorphic features shown in thin section. The thin section photos are all at a scale and in a context that can be related to views seen in the field through a hand lens.

Author : Dougal Jerram,Mark Caddick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118618677

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The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks by Dougal Jerram,Mark Caddick Pdf

The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks, Second Edition This pocket-sized field guide describes how metamorphic rocks and rock masses may be observed, recorded and mapped in the field. Written at a level suitable for Earth Science undergraduate students, this book is an essential tool for any geologist — student, professional or amateur — faced with the task of making a general description of an area of metamorphic rocks. A clear, systematic framework, together with numerous colour diagrams, illustrations and checklists, enables readers with different backgrounds to produce useful descriptions, despite possible differences of background or specialist interest. Additional information is also provided to aid those who are undertaking field mapping courses or must compile field evidence into reports on the metamorphic evolution of a region. This book: Shows the reader how to observe metamorphic rocks in the field, from the outcrop to the hand specimen scale Is fully revised and updated to incorporate new developments in the field Offers a user-friendly and accessible writing style including a revised format with tabbed sections for easy navigation Covers key topics including classification and mapping of metamorphic rocks, understanding key textures and fabrics, and details on contacts and fault zones

Author : Norman Fry
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118699966

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The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks by Norman Fry Pdf

Geological Society of London Handbook Series Edited by KeithCox Founded in 1807, the Geological Society of London has beenpublishing since 1845 and now distributes its journal to Fellowsthroughout the world. This Handbook is published as part ofa series of authoritative practical guides to field geology. The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks "This handbook describes how metamorphic rocks and rock masses maybe observed, recorded and mapped in the field. Written at a levelsuitable for undergraduate students of geology, this book (as withits companion volumes in the series) has firmly established itselfas an essential tool for any geologist -- student, professional oramateur -- faced with the task of making a general description ofan area of metamorphic rocks. A clear, systematic frameworktogether with numerous diagrams, illustrations and checklistsenables readers to produce useful and broadly similar descriptions,despite possible differences of background or specialist interest.This well-written and well-produced little text will, I am certain,become standard reading for most geology undergraduates. It willalso interest many geologists who do not regularly work inmetamorphic terrains and will be particularly useful to engineeringgeologists and civil engineers who are often concerned withdescribing the fabrics of metamorphic rocks without being concernedabout their origins." --M.E. Jones, Mineralogical Magazine Contents: * Metamorphic Fieldwork and Mapping * Names and Categories of Metamorphic Rocks and Rock Units * Rock Banding * Minerals * Compositions * Grade * Textures * Fabric Types * Relations to Structures * Undeformed Pods * Augen * Pseudomorphs * Veins * Igneous Contacts * Metasomatism * Reaction Zones * Fault-Zones and Mylonites * Reference Tables and Checklists

Author : Alex Maltman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780190863296

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Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils by Alex Maltman Pdf

Jurassic, basalt, moraine, flint, alluvial, magma: what are these words and what do they have to do with wine? The answers are here in this book. They are geological terms that reflect a bond between wine and the land. Understanding geology, however, is tricky. Geological concepts are obscure; processes can be imperceptibly slow, invisible, and unimaginably ancient. The terminology is formidable, such that even the names of common rocks carry an air of mystery. Geology is introduced plainly, starting with basic principles, all in the context of wine. The emphasis is on the kinds of processes that shape vineyards, and on the minerals, rocks and soils that host the vines. Geological words now commonly seen in wine writings are systematically explained. You will learn the stories behind some of the names, the human face of geology. The book also explores how the geology-wine connection manifests in the finished product and evaluates its importance, particularly in the contexts of minerality, terroir, and wine taste. The fact is that geology is increasingly being promoted in the world of wine; the aim here is to help it be properly understood.

Author : William D. Romey
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin School
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Crystalline rocks
ISBN : 0395026199

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Field Guide to Plutonic and Metamorphic Rocks by William D. Romey Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5634 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780081029091

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Encyclopedia of Geology by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Geology, Second Edition presents in six volumes state-of-the-art reviews on the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas of discussion include extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks, and geological processes. Users will find this to be a fundamental resource for teachers and students of geology, as well as researchers and non-geology professionals seeking up-to-date reviews of geologic research. Provides a comprehensive and accessible one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the field Highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fields Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years Presents an ideal reference for a wide range of scientists in earth and environmental areas of study

Author : Richard Thorpe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000-12-07
Category : Igneous rocks
ISBN : 0471438723

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Field Guide to Igneous Rocks with Metamorphic Rocks by Richard Thorpe Pdf

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0754825620

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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Rocks of the World by John Farndon Pdf

This is the ultimate photographic guide to all types of rock, an essential reference book for even the most experienced geologist, with many tips on sourcing rocks in the field and identifying collected specimens. The first part of the book will give amateurs and enthusiasts a thorough grounding in how rocks are made.The second part is a photographic directory of 150 different rocks, grouped by major categories and composition. It covers such ancient rocks as greenstone, rare rocks like eclogite, pegmatites - prized for their beauty - and much more. Practical information and checklists to aid classification make this the perfect fieldbook.

Author : Jacques Kornprobst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306480973

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Metamorphic Rocks and Their Geodynamic Significance by Jacques Kornprobst Pdf

From metamorphism to metamorphosis, there is only a shade of a nuance. Because me- morphic rocks are not only what they are, but also what they were, and they tell of what happened in between. What must be discovered: how to recognize in the butterfly, the caterpillar that was, or in the caterpillar the butterfly that will be? And how to describe the metamorphosis, excuse me, metamorphism which leads from one to the other? It is to this engaging history, this marvelous tale, written progressively over time, which Jacques Kornprobst leads us. If the sedimentary and magmatic rocks have been the object of reflection for a long time, for which a contradiction was established in the century in the confrontation between the Neptunism of Werner for whom everything came from the sea, and the P- tonism of Hutton who derived all rocks from the interior of the earth, the “crystalline schists” as they were called, and as we call them today for simplicity, appear most ambi- ous: they had the crystals of rocks of endogenous origin and appeared to have the strati- cation of exogenous rocks with which one confused the schistosity. These crystalline schists are in some ways the bats of the rock kingdom.

Author : Kurt Bucher,Rodney Grapes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540741688

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Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks by Kurt Bucher,Rodney Grapes Pdf

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks presents a large number of diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. Other parameters that control metamorphic mineral assemblages are also discussed and pitfalls resulting from simplifications and generalizations are highlighted. The book discusses the most common metamorphic rock types, their nomenclature, structure and graphical representation of their mineral assemblages. Part I defines basic principles of metamorphism, introduces metamorphic processes, geologic thermometry and barometry and defines metamorphic grade. Part II presents in a systematic way mineralogical changes and assemblages found in the most common types of metamorphic rocks. The computation of diagrams is based on recent advances in quantitative petrology and geochemistry. An extensive bibliography, including the key contributions and classic papers in the field, make it an invaluable source book for graduate students and professional geologists.

Author : Dougal Jerram,Nick Petford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119957171

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The Field Description of Igneous Rocks by Dougal Jerram,Nick Petford Pdf

The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book integrates new field based techniques (AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape) with new topics on magma mixing and mingling, sill emplacement and magma sediment interaction. Part of the successful Field Guide series, this book includes revised sections on granitic and basaltic rocks and for the first time a new chapter on the engineering properties of igneous rocks. The Geological Field Guide Series is specifically designed for scientists and students to use in the field when information and resources may be more difficult to access. Many editions have been updated for 2011 and the guides are: Student-friendly in design and cost Durable Lightweight Pocket-sized Reliable Concise Visit the series homepage at www.wiley.com/go/geologicalfield

Author : A.J. Barker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317856436

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Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures by A.J. Barker Pdf

A text which aims to help undergraduate students in geology to recognize and interpret metamorphic textures and microstructures in thin-section. For lecturers and postgraduates in geology and petrology, the book provides reference for the interpretation of metamorphic rocks.

Author : B. W. D. Yardley,W. S. MacKenzie,C. Guilford
Publisher : Longman Scientific and Technical
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:49015002354067

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Atlas of Metamorphic Rocks and Their Textures by B. W. D. Yardley,W. S. MacKenzie,C. Guilford Pdf

Author : R. Mason
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401725903

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Petrology of the Metamorphic Rocks by R. Mason Pdf

There has been a great advance in the understanding of processes of meta morphism and of metamorphic rocks since the last edition of this book appeared. Methods for determining temperatures and pressures have become almost routine, and there is a wide appreciation that there is not a single temperature and pressure of metamorphism, but that rocks may preserve, in their minerals, chemistry and textures, traces of their history of burial, heating, deformation and permeation by fluids. However, this excit ing new knowledge is still often difficult for non-specialists to understand, and this book, like the first edition, aims at enlightenment. I have concen trated on the interpretation of the plate tectonic settings of metamorphism, rather than following a geochemical approach. Although there is an impress ive degree of agreement between the two, I believe that attempting to discover the tectonic conditions accompanying rock recrystallization will more readily arouse the interest of the beginner. I have used a series of case histories, as in the first edition, drawing on my own direct experience as far as possible. This m

Author : Charles A. Sorrell
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9781582381244

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Rocks and Minerals by Charles A. Sorrell Pdf

Identifies common and uncommon minerals and rocks from around the world.