Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks
- 1st Edition, Volume 9 - January 1, 1983
- Latest edition
- Author: M. Suk
- Language: English
Reviews Central European opinions about the origin and formation of metamorphic rocks and their genetic systems, incorporating the works of such distinguished European scientists… Read more
Reviews Central European opinions about the origin and formation of metamorphic rocks and their genetic systems, incorporating the works of such distinguished European scientists as Rosenbusch, Becke, Niggli, Sander, Eskola, Barth and others with present-day knowledge and the results of Soviet and American investigations.
PrefaceIntroductionChapter I Study of Metamorphic Processes I.1 Geological and Petrographical Criteria for Metamorphism I.2 Division of Metamorphic Units I.3 Petrographical and Petrochemical Studies of Metamorphism I.4 Modelling of Metamorphic Processes I.5 Feasibility of Direct Study of Metamorphic AlterationsChapter II Conditions of Metamorphism II.1 Physical Factors II.2 Chemical Factors of Metamorphism II.3 The Formation and Growth of Minerals in MetamorphismChapter III Chemical Character of Metamorphism III.1 Chemical Regime of Chemically Conservative Metamorphism III.2 Chemical Regime of Metasomatism III.3 Chemical Regime of UltrametamorphismChapter IV Genetic Classification of Metamorphic Rocks IV.1 Principles of Genetic Classifications IV.2 Metamorphic Equivalents of Sedimentary Rocks IV.3 Metamorphic Equivalents of Igneous Rocks IV.4 Metamorphic Mineral DepositsChapter V Metamorphic Rocks in the Evolution of the Earth's Crust V.1 Trends of Metamorphic Changes in Chemical Composition of the Crust V.2 Relationship Between Homogenization and Differentiation in Metamorphism V.3 Changes in Type of Metamorphic ProcessesReferencesSubject Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 9
- Published: January 1, 1983
- Language: English