Quantitative Textural Measurements in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology - Softcover

Higgins, Michael Denis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052113515X ISBN 13: 9780521135153

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Processes involved in the development of igneous and metamorphic rocks involve some combination of crystal growth, solution, movement and deformation, which is expressed as changes in texture (microstructure). Advances in the quantification of aspects of crystalline rock textures, such as crystal size, shape, orientation and position, have opened fresh avenues of research that extend and complement the more dominant chemical and isotopic studies. This book discusses the aspects of petrological theory necessary to understand the development of crystalline rock texture. It develops the methodological basis of quantitative textural measurements and shows how much can be achieved with limited resources. Typical applications to petrological problems are discussed for each type of measurement. This book will be of great interest to all researchers and graduate students in petrology.

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Book Description

Advances in the quantification of crystalline rock textures have allowed textural measurements to compete with and complement the chemical and isotopic studies. This book discusses aspects of petrological theory and presents typical applications of textural studies. It will be of great interest to all researchers and graduate students in petrology.

About the Author

Michael Higgins is Professeur for Sciences de la Terre at the Universite du Quebec ... Chicoutimi, Canada. He is a member of the Geological Association of Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052113515X
• ISBN 13: 9780521135153
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276