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020			_a9781108710589 (pbk.) _c£ 47.99
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082			_a552.1 _bFRO _223rd
100			_aFrost, B. Ronald _92831
222			_aEarth and Environmental Sciences
245			_aEssentials of igneous and metamorphic petrology
250			_a2nd. ed
260			_aCambridge: _bCambridge University Press, _cc2019.
300			_axv, 349p. : _bill. ; _c26cm.
504			_aIncludes illustrations, glossary, bibliographic references and subject index.
520			_aAll Earth Science students need to understand the origins, environments, and basic processes that produce igneous and metamorphic rocks. This concise introductory textbook provides students with the essential knowledge needed to understand how petrology relates to other topics in the geologic sciences, and has been written specifically for one-semester courses. Throughout, the emphasis is on interpreting the mineralogy and petrology of rock suites in terms of origin and environment, with the first half of the book concentrating on igneous rocks, and the second half on metamorphic rocks. This Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and brought completely up-to-date. It now includes a new chapter on the application of stable and radiogenic isotopes in petrology, introducing students to the concept of isotopic fractionation and describing the process of radioactive decay. The discussions of phase diagrams, connections between igneous and metamorphic rock suites, and convergent margin magmatism have also been expanded. There is a new glossary of terms, updated end-of-chapter exercises, and updated further readings. Key features :- - Includes a new chapter on the application of stable and radiogenic isotopes in petrology - Offers thoroughly updated content including expanded sections on phase diagrams, convergent margin magmatism and the tectonic environments of igneous and metamorphic rock suites - A new glossary defines terms that appear as bold print throughout the book - Features for students include application boxes, end of chapter questions and problems, and an appendix reviewing the most important igneous and metamorphic rock-forming minerals
650			_aPetrology _92832
650			_aIgneous petrology _92833
650			_aMetamorphic petrology _92834
700			_aFrost, Carol D. _92835
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