Modern Methods Of Igneous Petrology

Author : James NICHOLLS,Kelly Russell
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781501508769

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Modern Methods of Igneous Petrology by James NICHOLLS,Kelly Russell Pdf

Volume 24 of Reviews in Mineralogy attempted to bring together the basic data and fundamental theoretical constraints on magmatic processes with applications to specific problems in igneous petrology. The Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) sponsored the short course on "Modern Methods of Igneous Petrolgy: Understanding Magmatic Processes" at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco, California in December 1990. It was organized by the editors, Jim Nicholls and Kelly Russell, and presented by the authors of this volume to about 80 participants in conjunction with the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union.

Author : Alexander R. McBirney
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0763734489

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Igneous Petrology by Alexander R. McBirney Pdf

The field of Igneous Petrology has evolved greatly in the past years. McBirney's new Third Edition, completely revised and updated, presents a modern and integrated survey of the geological and genetic relations of igneous rocks. It illustrates how modern geochemical and geophysical methods can be combined with field relations to understand the generational and compositional evolution of magmas.

Author : M. K. Sood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Igneous rocks
ISBN : UCAL:B4595077

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Modern Igneous Petrology by M. K. Sood Pdf

Author : C.J. Hughes
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483289694

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Igneous Petrology by C.J. Hughes Pdf

A balanced text that bridges the gap between introductory petrography-oriented texts and the more advanced texts that have a thermodynamic and/or chemical approach. Well-indexed, well-referenced and written in a particularly readable style, it leads the reader from classical to modern concepts in igneous petrology.

Author : Davis A. Young
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691187723

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Mind over Magma by Davis A. Young Pdf

Mind over Magma chronicles the scientific effort to unravel the mysteries of rocks that solidified on or beneath Earth's surface from the intensely hot, molten material called magma. The first-ever comprehensive history of the study of such igneous rocks, it traces the development of igneous petrology from ancient descriptions of volcanic eruptions to recent work incorporating insights from physical chemistry, isotope studies, and fluid dynamics. Intellectual developments in the field--from the application of scientific methods to the study of rocks to the discovery of critical data and the development of the field's major theories--are considered within their broader geographical, social, and technological contexts. Mind over Magma examines the spread of igneous petrology from western Europe to North America, South Africa, Japan, Australia, and much of the rest of the world. It considers the professionalization and Anglicization of the field, detailing changes in publication outlets, the role of women, and the influence of government funding. The book also highlights the significant role that technological developments--including the polarizing microscope, high-temperature quenching furnaces, and instrumental analysis--have played in the discovery of new data and development of revolutionary insights into the nature of igneous rocks. Both an engagingly told story and a major reference, Mind over Magma is the only available history of this important field. As such, it will be appreciated by petrologists, geochemists, and other geologists as well as by those interested in the history of science.

Author : Myron G. Best
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118685389

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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by Myron G. Best Pdf

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.

Author : Anthony Philpotts,Jay Ague
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107268876

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Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by Anthony Philpotts,Jay Ague Pdf

This textbook provides a basic understanding of the formative processes of igneous and metamorphic rock through quantitative applications of simple physical and chemical principles. The book encourages a deeper comprehension of the subject by explaining the petrologic principles rather than simply presenting the student with petrologic facts and terminology. Assuming knowledge of only introductory college-level courses in physics, chemistry, and calculus, it lucidly outlines mathematical derivations fully and at an elementary level, and is ideal for intermediate and advanced courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology. The end-of-chapter quantitative problem sets facilitate student learning by working through simple applications. They also introduce several widely-used thermodynamic software programs for calculating igneous and metamorphic phase equilibria and image analysis software. With over 350 illustrations, this revised edition contains valuable new material on the structure of the Earth's mantle and core, the properties and behaviour of magmas, recent results from satellite imaging, and more.

Author : Richard Wainerdi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468418309

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Modern Methods of Geochemical Analysis by Richard Wainerdi Pdf

The founders of geology at the beginning of the last century were suspicious oflaboratories. Hutton's well-known dictum illustrates the point: "There are also superficial reasoning men . . . they judge of the great oper ations of the mineral kingdom from having kindled a fire, and looked into the bottom of a little crucible. " The idea was not unreasonable; the earth is so large and its changes are so slow and so complicated that labo ratory tests and experiments were of little help. The earth had to be studied in its own terms and geology grew up as a separate science and not as a branch of physics or chemistry. Its practitioners were, for the most part, experts in structure, stratigraphy, or paleontology, not in silicate chemistry or mechanics. The chemists broke into this closed circle before the physicists did. The problems of the classification of rocks, particularly igneous rocks, and of the nature and genesis of ores are obviously chemical and, by the mid- 19th century, chemistry was in a state where rocks could be effectively analyzed, and a classification built up depending partly on chemistry and partly on the optical study of thin specimens. Gradually the chemical study of rocks became one of the central themes of earth science.

Author : Frederick Henry Hatch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Igneous rocks
ISBN : UOM:39015064562575

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An Introduction to the Study of Petrology by Frederick Henry Hatch Pdf

Author : William M. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 963 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119438113

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Geochemistry by William M. White Pdf

A Comprehensive Introduction to the “Geochemist Toolbox” – the Basic Principles of Modern Geochemistry In the new edition of William M. White’s Geochemistry, undergraduate and graduate students will find each of the core principles of geochemistry covered. From defining key principles and methods to examining Earth’s core composition and exploring organic chemistry and fossil fuels, this definitive edition encompasses all the information needed for a solid foundation in the earth sciences for beginners and beyond. For researchers and applied scientists, this book will act as a useful reference on fundamental theories of geochemistry, applications, and environmental sciences. The new edition includes new chapters on the geochemistry of the Earth’s surface (the “critical zone”), marine geochemistry, and applied geochemistry as it relates to environmental applications and geochemical exploration. ● A review of the fundamentals of geochemical thermodynamics and kinetics, trace element and organic geochemistry ● An introduction to radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry and applications such as geologic time, ancient climates, and diets of prehistoric people ● Formation of the Earth and composition and origins of the core, the mantle, and the crust ● New chapters that cover soils and streams, the oceans, and geochemistry applied to the environment and mineral exploration In this foundational look at geochemistry, new learners and professionals will find the answer to the essential principles and techniques of the science behind the Earth and its environs.

Author : Surendra P. Verma
Publisher : Springer
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811392788

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Road from Geochemistry to Geochemometrics by Surendra P. Verma Pdf

This book highlights major problems in the statistical analysis of compositions that have been known for over a century, as well as the corresponding solutions that have been put forward by specialists over the past 30 years. The basic assumptions of normality or multi-normality are pointed out and methods to test and achieve them are also covered. The conventional major and trace element geochemistry and modeling equations are discussed, and are followed by a more sophisticated multidimensional approach to data handling. The book’s main focus is on the use of statistical techniques to facilitate data interpretation. It also highlights the classification (or nomenclature) and tectonic discrimination aspects for both igneous and sedimentary rocks. The book concludes by discussing computer programs that are helping pave the way from geochemistry to geochemometrics. Written by a leading expert in the area of geochemistry, it offers a valuable guide for students and professionals in the area.

Author : B.S. Daya Sagar,Qiuming Cheng,Frits Agterberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 914 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319789996

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Handbook of Mathematical Geosciences by B.S. Daya Sagar,Qiuming Cheng,Frits Agterberg Pdf

This Open Access handbook published at the IAMG's 50th anniversary, presents a compilation of invited path-breaking research contributions by award-winning geoscientists who have been instrumental in shaping the IAMG. It contains 45 chapters that are categorized broadly into five parts (i) theory, (ii) general applications, (iii) exploration and resource estimation, (iv) reviews, and (v) reminiscences covering related topics like mathematical geosciences, mathematical morphology, geostatistics, fractals and multifractals, spatial statistics, multipoint geostatistics, compositional data analysis, informatics, geocomputation, numerical methods, and chaos theory in the geosciences.

Author : Catherine Annen,Georg F. Zellmer
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392587

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Dynamics of Crustal Magma Transfer, Storage and Differentiation by Catherine Annen,Georg F. Zellmer Pdf

Magmas are subject to a series of processes that lead to their differentiation during transfer through and storage within the Earth's crust. The depths and mechanisms of differentiation, the crustal contribution to magma generation through wall-rock assimilation, the rates and timescales of magma generation, transfer and storage, and how these link to the thermal state of the crust are subject to vivid debate and controversy. This volume presents a collection of research articles that provide a balanced overview of the diverse approaches available to elucidate these topics, and includes both theoretical models and case studies. By integrating petrological, geochemical and geophysical approaches, it provides new insights to the subject of magmatic processes operating within the Earth's crust, and reveals important links between subsurface processes and volcanism.

Author : Eric A. K. Middlemost
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317892632

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Magmas, Rocks and Planetary Development by Eric A. K. Middlemost Pdf

The variety of volcanic activity in the Solar System is widely recognised, yet the majestic sequences of magmatic processes that operate within an active planet are much less well known. Providing an exposition of igneous rocks, magmas and volcanic erupsions, this book brings together magnetic and volcanic data from different tectonic settings, and planets, with explanations of how they fit together. It systematically examines composition, origin and evolution of common igneous rocks, yet also examines a variety of rare magnetic rocks that play a crucial role in the global magma/igneous rock system.

Author : Ron H. Vernon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108427241

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A Practical Guide to Rock Microstructure by Ron H. Vernon Pdf

A richly illustrated survey of rock microstructures in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, from basic concepts to cutting-edge research.