A. J. Barker

Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A text which aims to help undergraduate students in geology to recognize and interpret metamorphic textures and microstructures in thin-section. For lecturers and postgraduates in geology and petrology, the book provides reference for the interpretation of metamorphic rocks.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317856429
• Artikelnr.: 40299658

Autorenporträt

A.J. Barker (Department of Geology, University of Southampton)

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Part A Introduction to metamorphism and metamorphic rocks 1
Environments and processes of metamorphism 2 Facies concept and
petrogenetic grids 3 Compositional groups of metamorphic rocks Part B
Introduction to metamorphic textures and microstructures 4 Layering,
banding and fabric development 5 Crystal nucleation and growth 6 Mineral
inclusions, intergrowths and coronas 7 Replacement and overgrowth Part C
Interrelationships between deformation and metamorphism 8 Deformed rocks
and strain-related microstructures 9 Porphyroblast-foliation relationships
10 Shear-sense indicators 11 Veins and fluid inclusions 12 Deciphering
polydeformed and polymetamorphosed rocks