Practical Guide to Rock Microstructure

This book provides a comprehensive survey of rock microstructures, emphasizing basic concepts and the latest methods, with over 250 color photographs and updates on igneous rocks and partial melting of sedimentary rocks. It is a valuable resource for advanced students, early-career researchers, and professionals in mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Understanding the intricate processes that shape rock microstructures is crucial for making accurate petrogenetic interpretations, particularly when drawing inferences from chemical and isotopic analyses of minerals. This comprehensive volume offers a thorough exploration of rock microstructures, focusing on fundamental concepts and cutting-edge methodologies while shedding light on potential pitfalls in interpreting the origin of these microstructures. With over 250 captivating color photographs, including more than 10 percent new photomicrographs and several mesoscopic images, the book vividly illustrates the fundamental mechanisms behind the diverse range of microstructures found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. In addition, this second edition has been extensively revised to provide updated coverage of igneous rocks, as well as recent insights into physical processes in migmatites and partial melting of sedimentary rocks. Serving as a valuable resource for advanced students, early-career researchers, professional geologists, and material scientists alike, this practical guide will remain an indispensable tool for gaining a deeper understanding of mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology.

Weight: 1472g
Dimension: 226 x 283 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108427241
Edition number: 2 Revised edition