Metamorphic Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms

Author: Douglas Fettes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521336185
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Many common terms in metamorphic petrology vary in their usage and meaning between countries. The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks (SCMR) has aimed to resolve this, and to present systematic terminology and rock definitions that can be used worldwide. This 2007 book is the result of discussion and consultation lasting 20 years and involving hundreds of geoscientists worldwide. It presents a complete nomenclature of metamorphic rocks, with a comprehensive glossary of definitions, sources and etymology of over 1200 terms, and a list of mineral abbreviations. Twelve multi-authored sections explain how to derive the correct names for metamorphic rocks and processes, and discuss the rationale behind the more important terms. These sections deal with rocks from high- to low- and very-low-grade. This book will form a key reference and international standard for all geoscientists studying metamorphic rocks.

Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms

Author: R. W. Le Maitre
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521619486
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Decades of field and microscope studies, and more recent quantitative geochemical analyses have resulted in a vast, and sometimes overwhelming, array of nomenclature and terminology associated with igneous rocks. This book presents a complete classification of igneous rocks based on all the recommendations of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Subcommission on the Systematics of Igneous Rocks. The glossary of igneous terms has been fully updated since the first edition and now includes 1637 entries, of which 316 are recommended by the Subcommission. Incorporating a comprehensive bibliography of source references for all the terms included in the glossary, this book is an indispensable reference guide for all geologists studying igneous rocks, either in the field or the laboratory. It presents a standardised and widely accepted naming scheme that will allow geologists to interpret terminology in the primary literature and provide formal names for rock samples based on petrographic analyses. It is also supported by a website with downloadable code for chemical classifications.

Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Author: B. Ronald Frost
Publisher: 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.

Physical Geology

Author: Steven Earle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781537068824
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 628

Book Description
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.

Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Author: Anthony Robert Philpotts
Publisher: 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.

Petrology of the Metamorphic Rocks

Author: R. Mason
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940172590X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
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

Principles of Metamorphic Petrology

Author: R. H. Vernon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521871786
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 3

Book Description
This book offers a complete introduction to the study of metamorphic rocks.

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks

Author: Kurt Bucher
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662030004
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
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.

Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms

Author: R. W. Le Maitre
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139439391
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Earth Materials

Author: Cornelis Klein
Publisher: 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.