Quantitative Classification of Igneous Rocks: Based on Chemical and Mineral Characters With a Systematic Nomenclature (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Whitman Cross

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265505712 ISBN 13: 9780265505717

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Quantitative Classification of Igneous Rocks: A Practical Guide to Mineral and Chemical Analysis

This edition explains how to classify igneous rocks using chemical data and calculated mineral norms, with a focus on logical, testable methods. It includes the reasoning behind normative and abnormative mineral relationships and how these guide rock naming and grouping.

• Learn how to convert chemical analyses into a rock’s mineral composition and how to compare norm and mode across major rock classes.
• Explore the concepts of normative minerals, standard mineral composition, and the role of critical minerals in classification.
• Find practical calculations, tables, and a glossary of new terms used in the systematic nomenclature.
• Gain insight into how this approach fits within petrography and the broader study of rocks.

Ideal for students, petrographers, and professionals who want a clear, quantitative framework for igneous rock classification and naming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265505712
• ISBN 13: 9780265505717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304