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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by Myron G. Best, a science and nature book, explores the processes that form and transform igneous and metamorphic rocks. It offers detailed insights into crystallization, texture, classification, origins, and geology of these rock types. The text integrates theory with practical geological data, making it a comprehensive guide for students and enthusiasts of petrology.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for the geological sciences, specifically if you're fascinated by the origin and transformation of rocks within the Earth's crust. It's particularly appealing to students and professionals interested in a detailed examination of igneous and metamorphic processes, featuring a comprehensive analysis of mineralogy, petrology, and the tectonic settings of these rocks.

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* One of the most up-to-date synthesis of igneous and metamorphic petrology available. * Emphasis throughout on latest experimental and field data. * Igneous and metamorphic sections can be used independently if necessary. .

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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology has, over the last twenty years, expanded rapidly into a broad, multifaceted, and increasingly quantitative science. Advances in geochemistry, geochronology, and geophysics, as well as the appearance of new analytical tools, have all contributed to new ways of thinking about the origin and evolution of magmas, and the processes driving metamorphism.

This book is designed to give students a balanced and comprehensive coverage of these new advances, as well as a firm grounding in the classical aspects of igneous and metamorphic petrology. The emphasis throughout is on the processes controlling petrogenesis, but care is taken to present the important descriptive information so crucial to interpretation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405105880

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 1746g

Pages: 752

About the Author

Myron G. Best is Professor Emeritus at Brigham Young University, is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, and a member of the American Geophysical Union.

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