Principles of Metamorphic Petrology provides a modern introduction to the latest ideas, techniques and approaches in the study of metamorphic rocks. The book begins with basic concepts, but advances further than most other metamorphic petrology texts. Examples of this include the latest chemographic approaches, the correct use of pseudosections and the application of x-ray compositionalmapping to metamorphic problems. It also covers recent advances in thermobarometry and the application of modern geochronological techniques to the absolute timing of tectonometamorphic events. Determination of parent rocks is covered in detail and there is a modern exposition of partial melting reactions, melt extraction and deformation of migmatites. The book includes a large number of references to lead students into independent investigation. A valuable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in metamorphic petrology, thatserves as the most current reference for researchers and exploration geologists. INDICE: Metamorphic processes -- Metamorphic conditions: chemogrraphy and thermobarometry -- Tectonothermal history of metamorphic terranes -- Partial melting during high-grade metamorphism -- Fluids and metasomatism -- Deformation of metamorphic rocks -- Parent rocks
- ISBN: 978-0-521-87178-5
- Editorial: Cambridge University Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 446
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés