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.