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Overviewpresents the fundamentals of the mineralogy and geology of clays through clear explanations of the mineralogical and geological problems involving clay minerals. It first introduces key concepts (crystallography and mineralogy of clays, thermodynamics, isotope chemistry, surface physical properties), setting the stage for readers to learn how clay minerals are formed or transformed in the principal geological environments at the Earth�s surface. Abundant illustrations, short paragraphs, exercises and applications support the comprehension of key concepts underlying crystallography, chemical reactions and geological situations. Theoretical demonstrations are reduced to the minimum necessary to grasp the fundamentals. Aimed for graduate students and scientists (geologists, geographers, engineers, environmental and soil scientists), ""Clays"" provides a comprehensive introduction to an important geological topic. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alain MeunierPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: 2005 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.890kg ISBN: 9783540216674ISBN 10: 3540216677 Pages: 472 Publication Date: 13 January 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsCrystal Structure — Species — Crystallisation.- Crystal Chemistry of Clay Minerals.- Energy Balances: Thermodynamics — Kinetics.- Isotopic Composition of Clay Minerals.- Surface Properties — Behaviour Rules — Microtextures.- Clays in Soils and Weathered Rocks.- Clays in Sedimentary Environments.- Diagenesis and Very Low-Grade Metamorphism.- Hydrothermal Process — Thermal Metamorphism.- Clays Under Extreme Conditions.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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