{"title":"R Gill","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the intricate world of geology with the insightful works of R Gill, a specialist in Earth sciences who brings clarity and depth to complex topics. R Gill’s renowned collection, particularly \u003cem\u003eIgneous Rocks and Processes – A Practical Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, serves as an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone with a curiosity about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the dynamic categories of \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e through R Gill’s expert lens. These books provide not only theoretical knowledge but also practical guidance, making them essential for anyone pursuing a deeper understanding of the Earth's geological processes. Whether you're a budding geologist or an enthusiast keen to expand your knowledge, R Gill’s works offer a comprehensive and engaging gateway into the fascinating study of igneous rocks and their formations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"igneous-rocks-and-processes-a-practical-guide-by-r-gill-9780632063772","title":"Igneous Rocks and Processes – A Practical Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIgneous Rocks and Processes – A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is for geoscience students taking introductory or intermediate-level courses in igneous petrology. It helps develop key skills and confidence in identifying igneous minerals, interpreting, and allocating appropriate names to unknown rocks presented to them. The book serves uniquely both as a conventional course text \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e as a practical laboratory manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing an introduction reviewing igneous nomenclature, each chapter addresses a specific compositional category of magmatic rocks. It covers definition, mineralogy, eruption\/emplacement processes, textures and crystallisation processes, geotectonic distribution, geochemistry, and aspects of magma genesis. One chapter is devoted to phase equilibrium experiments and magma evolution, while another introduces pyroclastic volcanology. Each chapter concludes with exercises, with the answers provided at the end of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppendices provide a summary of techniques and optical data for microscope mineral identification, an introduction to petrographic calculations, a glossary of petrological terms, and a list of symbols and units. The book is richly illustrated with line drawings, monochrome pictures, and colour plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional resources for this book can be found at: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/gill\/igneous\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/gill\/igneous\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854600884460,"sku":"9780632063772","price":130.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780632063772.jpg?v=1759248753"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/r-gill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}