Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Mineralogy, Geology
Cover of the book Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks by Helmut G.F. Winkler, Springer Berlin Heidelberg
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Helmut G.F. Winkler ISBN: 9783642532764
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Helmut G.F. Winkler
ISBN: 9783642532764
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

The last fifteen years have witnessed an amazing development of petrology. During this time it became readily feasible to investigate reactions at high temperatures and pressures. The new experimental techniques were immediately applied in the fields of mineralogy and petrology and, at present, research activity continues unabated. The aim of these in­ vestigations is the elucidation of the origin of magmatic and, particularly, of metamorphic rocks. Only a few years ago, the second editions of the well-known textbooks by TURNER and VERHOOGEN (1960) and by BARTH (1962) were published. But even since that time, our knowledge of metamorphic petrology has been augmented by numerous experimental investigations and by new petrographic observa­ tions as well. Such rapid growth warrents an evaluation of the accumulated knowledge bearing on the origin of meta­ morphic rocks. With this thought in mind, the present book was written. The treatment purposely stresses the mineral­ ogical-chemical aspects of metamorphism. The discussion is mainly concerned with the reactions, which transform the mineralogical composition of a rock, when subjected to meta­ morphic conditions within the earth's crust. "The question of the general relationship between the minerals and the mineral associations, on the one hand, and temperature and pressure, on the other, is the real core of the study of metamorphic rocks" (BARTH, 1962). Petrofabric analysis of metamorphic rocks is not discussed, because this is a special field of study.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The last fifteen years have witnessed an amazing development of petrology. During this time it became readily feasible to investigate reactions at high temperatures and pressures. The new experimental techniques were immediately applied in the fields of mineralogy and petrology and, at present, research activity continues unabated. The aim of these in­ vestigations is the elucidation of the origin of magmatic and, particularly, of metamorphic rocks. Only a few years ago, the second editions of the well-known textbooks by TURNER and VERHOOGEN (1960) and by BARTH (1962) were published. But even since that time, our knowledge of metamorphic petrology has been augmented by numerous experimental investigations and by new petrographic observa­ tions as well. Such rapid growth warrents an evaluation of the accumulated knowledge bearing on the origin of meta­ morphic rocks. With this thought in mind, the present book was written. The treatment purposely stresses the mineral­ ogical-chemical aspects of metamorphism. The discussion is mainly concerned with the reactions, which transform the mineralogical composition of a rock, when subjected to meta­ morphic conditions within the earth's crust. "The question of the general relationship between the minerals and the mineral associations, on the one hand, and temperature and pressure, on the other, is the real core of the study of metamorphic rocks" (BARTH, 1962). Petrofabric analysis of metamorphic rocks is not discussed, because this is a special field of study.

More books from Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Cover of the book Prime Divisors and Noncommutative Valuation Theory by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Kontinuumsmechanik by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book K-Taping in Pediatrics by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Ergotherapeutische Behandlungsansätze bei Demenz und dem Korsakow-Syndrom by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Histological Typing of Tumours of the Upper Respiratory Tract and Ear by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Stability and Synchronization Control of Stochastic Neural Networks by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Restoration of Coastal Dunes by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Distributed Virtual Worlds by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Head, Thoracic, Abdominal, and Vascular Injuries by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book An Introduction to Quantum Spin Systems by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Essays in Mathematics and its Applications by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Secondary Rhinoplasty by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Hydrogeological and Environmental Investigations in Karst Systems by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Atlas of Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery by Helmut G.F. Winkler
Cover of the book Sport and International Understanding by Helmut G.F. Winkler
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy