The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks - Softcover

Fry, Norman

 
9780471932215: The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471932213 ISBN 13: 9780471932215
Publisher: Wiley, 1991

Synopsis

Geological Society of London Handbook Series Edited by KeithCox

Founded in 1807, the Geological Society of London has beenpublishing since 1845 and now distributes its journal to Fellowsthroughout the world. This Handbook is published as part ofa series of authoritative practical guides to field geology.

The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks
"This handbook describes how metamorphic rocks and rock masses maybe observed, recorded and mapped in the field. Written at a levelsuitable for undergraduate students of geology, this book (as withits companion volumes in the series) has firmly established itselfas an essential tool for any geologist -- student, professional oramateur -- faced with the task of making a general description ofan area of metamorphic rocks. A clear, systematic frameworktogether with numerous diagrams, illustrations and checklistsenables readers to produce useful and broadly similar descriptions,despite possible differences of background or specialist interest.This well-written and well-produced little text will, I am certain,become standard reading for most geology undergraduates. It willalso interest many geologists who do not regularly work inmetamorphic terrains and will be particularly useful to engineeringgeologists and civil engineers who are often concerned withdescribing the fabrics of metamorphic rocks without being concernedabout their origins."
--M.E. Jones, Mineralogical Magazine

Contents:
* Metamorphic Fieldwork and Mapping
* Names and Categories of Metamorphic Rocks and Rock Units
* Rock Banding
* Minerals
* Compositions
* Grade
* Textures
* Fabric Types
* Relations to Structures
* Undeformed Pods
* Augen
* Pseudomorphs
* Veins
* Igneous Contacts
* Metasomatism
* Reaction Zones
* Fault-Zones and Mylonites
* Reference Tables and Checklists

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About the Author

Norman Fry is the author of The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Geological Society of London Handbook Series Edited by Keith Cox Founded in 1807, the Geological Society of London has been publishing since 1845 and now distributes its journal to Fellows throughout the world. This Handbook is published as part of a series of authoritative practical guides to field geology. The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks This handbook describes how metamorphic rocks and rock masses may be observed, recorded and mapped in the field. Written at a level suitable for undergraduate students of geology, this book (as with its companion volumes in the series) has firmly established itself as an essential tool for any geologist student, professional or amateur faced with the task of making a general description of an area of metamorphic rocks. A clear, systematic framework together with numerous diagrams, illustrations and checklists enables readers to produce useful and broadly similar descriptions, despite possible differences of background or specialist interest. This well-written and well-produced little text will, I am certain, become standard reading for most geology undergraduates. It will also interest many geologists who do not regularly work in metamorphic terrains and will be particularly useful to engineering geologists and civil engineers who are often concerned with describing the fabrics of metamorphic rocks without being concerned about their origins. M.E. Jones, Mineralogical Magazine Contents: Metamorphic Fieldwork and Mapping Names and Categories of Metamorphic Rocks and Rock Units Rock Banding Minerals Compositions Grade Textures Fabric Types Relations to Structures Undeformed Pods Augen Pseudomorphs Veins Igneous Contacts Metasomatism Reaction Zones Fault-Zones and Mylonites Reference Tables and Checklists.

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Geological Society of London Handbook Series Edited by Keith Cox Founded in 1807, the Geological Society of London has been publishing since 1845 and now distributes its journal to Fellows throughout the world. This Handbook is published as part of a series of authoritative practical guides to field geology. The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks This handbook describes how metamorphic rocks and rock masses may be observed, recorded and mapped in the field. Written at a level suitable for undergraduate students of geology, this book (as with its companion volumes in the series) has firmly established itself as an essential tool for any geologist — student, professional or amateur — faced with the task of making a general description of an area of metamorphic rocks. A clear, systematic framework together with numerous diagrams, illustrations and checklists enables readers to produce useful and broadly similar descriptions, despite possible differences of background or specialist interest. This well-written and well-produced little text will, I am certain, become standard reading for most geology undergraduates. It will also interest many geologists who do not regularly work in metamorphic terrains and will be particularly useful to engineering geologists and civil engineers who are often concerned with describing the fabrics of metamorphic rocks without being concerned about their origins. M.E. Jones, Mineralogical Magazine Contents: Metamorphic Fieldwork and Mapping — Names and Categories of Metamorphic Rocks and Rock Units — Rock Banding — Minerals — Compositions — Grade — Textures — Fabric Types — Relations to Structures — Undeformed Pods — Augen — Pseudomorphs — Veins — Igneous Contacts — Metasomatism — Reaction Zones — Fault-Zones and Mylonites — Reference Tables and Checklists.

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Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471932213
ISBN 13 
9780471932215
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
112

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