Petrography of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks

An introduction to all aspects of the descriptive study of igneous and metamorphic rocks.Introduction. 1. Review of the Microscope and Mineral Optics. 2. Rock-Forming Minerals and Their Optical Properties. 3. Classification of Igneous Rocks. 4. Texture and Structures of Igneous Rocks. 5. Classification and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks. Index.

Science & Math

Philpotts, Anthony R.

Earth Sciences

Pearson College Div

This manual presents an introduction to igneous and metamorphic rocks, structures and processes.

Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology

The fundamental concepts of mineralogy and petrology are explained in this highly illustrated, full-color textbook to create a concise overview for students studying Earth materials. The relationship between minerals and rocks and how they relate to the broader Earth, materials and environmental sciences is interwoven throughout. Beautiful photos of specimens and Crystal-Maker's 3-D illustrations allow students to easily visualize minerals, rocks and crystal structures. Review questions at the end of chapters allow students to check their understanding. The importance of Earth materials to human cultural development and the hazards they pose to humans are discussed in later chapters. This ambitious, wide-ranging book is written by two world-renowned textbook authors each with over 40 years of teaching experience, who bring that experience to clearly convey the important topics.

Klein, Cornelis

Cambridge University Press

Building upon the award-winning second edition, this comprehensive textbook provides a fundamental understanding of the formative processes of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Encouraging a deeper comprehension of the subject by explaining the petrologic principles, and assuming knowledge of only introductory college-level courses in physics, chemistry, and calculus, it lucidly outlines mathematical derivations fully and at an elementary level, making this the ideal resource for intermediate and advanced courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology. With over 500 illustrations, many in color, this revised edition contains valuable new material and strengthened pedagogy, including boxed mathematical derivations allowing for a more accessible explanation of concepts, and more qualitative end-of-chapter questions to encourage discussion. With a new introductory chapter outlining the "bigger picture," this fully updated resource will guide students to an even greater mastery of petrology.

Ague, Jay J.

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Petrography of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks

Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology

Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology

Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology