Metasomatism And The Chemical Transformation Of Rock

Author : Daniel Harlov,Hakon Austrheim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642283932

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Metasomatism and the Chemical Transformation of Rock by Daniel Harlov,Hakon Austrheim Pdf

Fluid-aided mass transfer and subsequent mineral re-equilibration are the two defining features of metasomatism and must be present in order for metamorphism to occur. Coupled with igneous and tectonic processes, metasomatism has played a major role in the formation of the Earth’s continental and oceanic crust and lithospheric mantle as well as in their evolution and subsequent stabilization. Metasomatic processes can include ore mineralization, metasomatically induced alteration of oceanic lithosphere, mass transport in and alteration of subducted oceanic crust and overlying mantle wedge, which has subsequent implications regarding mass transport, fluid flow, and volatile storage in the lithospheric mantle overall, as well as both regional and localized crustal metamorphism. Metasomatic alteration of accessory minerals such as zircon or monazite can allow for the dating of metasomatic events as well as give additional information regarding the chemistry of the fluids responsible. Lastly present day movement of fluids in both the lithospheric mantle and deep to mid crust can be observed utilizing geophysical resources such as electrical resistivity and seismic data. Such observations help to further clarify the picture of actual metasomatic processes as inferred from basic petrographic, mineralogical, and geochemical data. The goal of this volume is to bring together a diverse group of geologists, each of whose specialities and long range experience regarding one or more aspects of metasomatism during geologic processes, should allow them to contribute to a series of review chapters, which outline the basis of our current understanding of how metasomatism influences and helps to control both the evolution and stability of the crust and lithospheric mantle.

Author : Daniel Harlov,Hakon Austrheim
Publisher : Springer
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642283950

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Metasomatism and the Chemical Transformation of Rock by Daniel Harlov,Hakon Austrheim Pdf

Fluid-aided mass transfer and subsequent mineral re-equilibration are the two defining features of metasomatism and must be present in order for metamorphism to occur. Coupled with igneous and tectonic processes, metasomatism has played a major role in the formation of the Earth’s continental and oceanic crust and lithospheric mantle as well as in their evolution and subsequent stabilization. Metasomatic processes can include ore mineralization, metasomatically induced alteration of oceanic lithosphere, mass transport in and alteration of subducted oceanic crust and overlying mantle wedge, which has subsequent implications regarding mass transport, fluid flow, and volatile storage in the lithospheric mantle overall, as well as both regional and localized crustal metamorphism. Metasomatic alteration of accessory minerals such as zircon or monazite can allow for the dating of metasomatic events as well as give additional information regarding the chemistry of the fluids responsible. Lastly present day movement of fluids in both the lithospheric mantle and deep to mid crust can be observed utilizing geophysical resources such as electrical resistivity and seismic data. Such observations help to further clarify the picture of actual metasomatic processes as inferred from basic petrographic, mineralogical, and geochemical data. The goal of this volume is to bring together a diverse group of geologists, each of whose specialities and long range experience regarding one or more aspects of metasomatism during geologic processes, should allow them to contribute to a series of review chapters, which outline the basis of our current understanding of how metasomatism influences and helps to control both the evolution and stability of the crust and lithospheric mantle.

Author : Hans Ramberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822013788740

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The Origin of Metamorphic and Metasomatic Rocks by Hans Ramberg Pdf

A successful tackling of the complex problems in metamorphic petrology depends heavily upon thermodynamics and crystal chemistry. A liberal portion of the present book is therefore devoted to those aspects of thermodynamics and general crystal chemistry which are especially significant for the clarification of metamorphic and metasomatic phenomena. It cannot be emphasized too strongly, however, that much more knowledge and understanding of these basic sciences are needed than may be gained from the present book. Topic examined include fundamental principles of thermodynamics and individual cases of equilibrium systems of metamorphic minerals, discussion of general principles of petrogenesis, and the consideration of some unsolved problems in petrology.

Author : Gina L. Barnes
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781803274003

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Tectonic Archaeology by Gina L. Barnes Pdf

The effects of tectonic processes on archaeological sites are evidenced by earthquake damage, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami destruction, but these processes also affect a broader sphere of landform structures, environment, and climate. An overview of tectonic archaeology is followed by a detailed summary of geoarchaeological fieldwork in Japan.

Author : Daniel E. Harlov,Leonid Aranovich
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319616674

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The Role of Halogens in Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Geochemical Processes by Daniel E. Harlov,Leonid Aranovich Pdf

The book summarizes the knowledge and experiences concerning the role of halogens during various geochemical processes, such as diagenesis, ore-formation, magma evolution, metasomatism, mineralization, and metamorphism in the crust and mantle of the Earth. It comprises the role of halogens in other terrestrial worlds like volatile-rich asteroids, Mars, and the ice moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Review chapters outline and expand upon the basis of our current understanding regarding how halogens contribute to the geochemical/geophysical evolution and stability of terrestrial worlds overall.

Author : V. Janoušek,B. Bonin,W.J. Collins,F. Farina,P. Bowden
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204486

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Post-Archean Granitic Rocks by V. Janoušek,B. Bonin,W.J. Collins,F. Farina,P. Bowden Pdf

Granites (sensu lato) represent the dominant rock-type forming the upper–middle continental crust but their origin remains a matter of long-standing controversy. The granites may result from fractionation of mantle-derived basaltic magmas, or partial melting of different crustal protoliths at contrasting P–T conditions, either water-fluxed or fluid-absent. Consequently, many different mechanisms have been proposed to explain the compositional variability of granites ranging from whole igneous suites down to mineral scale. This book presents an overview of the state of the art, and envisages future avenues towards a better understanding of granite petrogenesis. Particular emphasis of this Volume is on the following topics: Compositional variability of granitic rocks generated in contrasting geodynamic settings during Proterozoic to Phanerozoic Periods, Main permissible mechanisms producing subduction-related granites, Crustal anatexis of different protoliths, and the role of water in granite petrogenesis, New theoretical and analytical tools available for modelling whole-rock geochemistry, in order to decipher the sources and evolution of granitic suites.

Author : Donald Bowes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 635 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780442206239

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The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by Donald Bowes Pdf

Featuring over 250 contributions from more than 100 earth scientists from 18 countries, The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology deals with the nature and genesis of igneous rocks that have crystallized from molten magma, and of metamorphic rocks that are the products of re-crystallization associated with increases in temperature and pressure, mainly at considerable depths in the Earth's crust. Entries range from alkaline rocks to zeolite facies - providing information on the mineralogical, chemical and textural characters of rock types, the development of concepts and the present state of knowledge across the spectrum of igneous and metamorphic petrology, together with extensive lists of both commonly used and little used terms and bibliographies.

Author : Steven Earle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537068822

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Physical Geology by Steven Earle Pdf

This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.

Author : Alfred Harker
Publisher : Chapman & Hall
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Crystalline rocks
ISBN : UCAL:B4125776

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Metamorphism by Alfred Harker Pdf

Author : K. Shmulovich,Bruce Yardley,G. Gonchar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1994-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412563207

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Fluids in the Crust by K. Shmulovich,Bruce Yardley,G. Gonchar Pdf

For much of the 20th century, scientific contacts between the Soviet Union and western countries were few and far between, and often super ficial. In earth sciences, ideas and data were slow to cross the Iron Curtain, and there was considerable mutual mistrust of diverging scient ific philosophies. In geochemistry, most western scientists were slow to appreciate the advances being made in the Soviet Union by os. Korz hinskii, who put the study of ore genesis on a rigorous thermodynamic basis as early as the 1930s. Korzhinskii appreciated that the most fun damental requirement for the application of quantitative models is data on mineral and fluid behaviour at the elevated pressures and temper atures that occur in the Earth's crust. He began the work at the Institute of Experimental Mineralogy (IEM) in 1965, and it became a separate establishment of the Academy of Sciences in Chernogolovka in 1969. The aim was to initiate a major programme of high P-T experimental studies to apply physical chemistry and thermodynamics to resolving geological problems. For many years, Chernogolovka was a closed city, and western scient ists were unable to visit the laboratories, but with the advent of peres troika in 1989, the first groups of visitors were eagerly welcomed to the IEM. What they found was an experimental facility on a massive scale, with 300 staff, including 80 researchers and most of the rest pro viding technical support.

Author : Francis J. Turner
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Crystalline rocks
ISBN : 9780813710303

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Mineralogical and Structural Evolution of the Metamorphic Rocks by Francis J. Turner Pdf

Author : Jacques Kornprobst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781402008931

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Metamorphic Rocks and Their Geodynamic Significance by Jacques Kornprobst Pdf

This book describes metamorphic rock formation mechanisms in a simplified form. It presents the geometrical rules which control mineral assemblages as a function of rock composition, and provides the basis of a thermodynamical approach used for equilibrium slope calculations as well as for the evaluation of P, T stability fields of mineral associations. On the basis of several examples from the literature, the author emphasizes the relations between different metamorphic gradients and different geodynamic situations. Associated P-T-t paths are examined from several points of view including the respective roles of heat conduction and convection. Audience: This textbook will be useful to undergraduate students in geology, but also to research students and scientists needing to rapidly update their knowledge of metamorphism. It is also accessible to anybody interested in geosciences wanting to acquire a basic knowledge of the close relationships that exist between geodynamics and metamorphic processes.

Author : Kurt Bucher,Martin Frey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662030004

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Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks by Kurt Bucher,Martin Frey Pdf

Metamorphic rocks are one of the three classes of rocks. Seen on a global scale they constitute the dominant material of the Earth. The understanding of the petrogenesis and significance of metamorphic of geological education. rocks is, therefore, a fundamental topic There are, of course, many different possible ways to lecture on this theme. This book addresses rock metamorphism from a relatively pragmatic view point. It has been written for the senior undergrad uate or graduate student who needs practical knowledge of how to interpret various groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The book is also of interest for the non-specialist and non-petrolo gist professional who is interested in learning more about the geolo gical messages that metamorphic mineral assemblages are sending, as well as pressure and temperature conditions of formation. The book is organized into two parts. The first part introduces the different types of metamorphism, defines some names, terms and graphs used to describe metamorphic rocks, and discusses principal aspects of metamorphic processes. Part I introduces the causes of metamorphism on various scales in time and space, and some principles of chemical reactions in rocks that accompany metamorphism, but without treating these principles in detail, and presenting the thermodynamic basis for quantitative analysis of reactions and their equilibria in metamorphism. Part I also presents concepts of metamorphic grade or intensity of metamorphism, such as the metamorphic-facies concept.

Author : Karl Richard Mehnert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Granite
ISBN : UCSD:31822013935291

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Migmatites and the Origin of Granitic Rocks by Karl Richard Mehnert Pdf

Author : Hans Ramberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Crystalline rocks
ISBN : 0226703517

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The origin of metamorphic and metasomatic rocks; a treatise on recrystallization and replacement in the earth's crust by Hans Ramberg Pdf