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.

A Classification of Igneous Rocks and Glossary of Terms

Author: International Union of Geological Sciences. Subcommission on the Systematics of Igneous Rocks
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780632025930
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description

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.

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.

Igneous Rocks and Processes

Author: Robin Gill
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444330659
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 471

Book Description
This book is for geoscience students taking introductory or intermediate-level courses in igneous petrology, to help develop key skills (and confidence) in identifying igneous minerals, interpreting and allocating appropriate names to unknown rocks presented to them. The book thus serves, uniquely, both as a conventional course text and as a practical laboratory manual. Following an introduction reviewing igneous nomenclature, each chapter addresses a specific compositional category of magmatic rocks, covering definition, mineralogy, eruption/ emplacement processes, textures and crystallization processes, geotectonic distribution, geochemistry, and aspects of magma genesis. One chapter is devoted to phase equilibrium experiments and magma evolution; another introduces pyroclastic volcanology. Each chapter concludes with exercises, with the answers being provided at the end of the book. Appendices provide a summary of techniques and optical data for microscope mineral identification, an introduction to petrographic calculations, a glossary of petrological terms, and a list of symbols and units. The book is richly illustrated with line drawings, monochrome pictures and colour plates. Additional resources for this book can be found at: http://www.wiley.com/go/gill/igneous.

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

Minerals

Author: Hans-Rudolf Wenk
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107393906
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 630

Book Description
Minerals: Their Constitution and Origin is an introduction to mineralogy for undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of geology and materials science. It has been designed for a one-semester course and covers all aspects of mineralogy in an up-to-date and integrated style. The book is divided into five parts that discuss structure and bonding within minerals; mineral physics and optical properties; modes of mineral formation and thermodynamics; mineral groups within the context of mineral-forming environments; and the application of mineralogy for the exploitation of metal deposits, gems, and cement. Identification of minerals in hand specimen and under the microscope are also covered. Throughout the text emphasis is placed on linking mineral properties with broader geological processes, and on conveying their economic value. Containing beautiful colour photographs, handy reference tables and a glossary of terms, this textbook will be an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogy students.

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.

Glossary of Geology

Author: Klaus K. E. Neuendorf
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780922152766
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 814

Book Description
The fifth edition of the Glossary of Geology contains nearly 40,000 entries, including 3.600 new terms and nearly 13,000 entries with revised definitions from the previous edition. In addition to definitions, many entries include background information and aids to syllabication. The Glossary draws its authority from the expertise of more than 100 geoscientists in many specialties who reviewed definitions and added new terms.