Petrology books

Te bemusement began directly upon leaving the academic confnes, which in retrospect lef one keen young geologist...  Read More >>

Contains details on the geological units of Nigeria and the associated mineral resources. Part 3 takes the mineral...  Read More >>

Effects, laws, and mechanisms of a metasomatic crystal replacement, joint crystal growth of different phases, mixed...  Read More >>

The third edition of this one-stop reference contains about 24,000 entries: about 4,000 more than the second edition....  Read More >>

Based on a university course, this book provides an exposition of a large spectrum of geological, geochemical and...  Read More >>

Features an integrated approach towards the applications of coal petrology and discusses the role of this science...  Read More >>

Scientists must understand carbonate reservoir geology in order to maximize oil recovery from natural reserves....  Read More >>

A comprehensive manual of thin-sections of cultural stone and ceramic objects.  Read More >>

As all investigations base on precise data, the book gives some key issues of monitoring and sampling, especially...  Read More >>

This comprehensive, one-volume encyclopedia covers the sedimentological aspects of sediments and sedimentary rocks....  Read More >>

Presents a model important for the exploration for Sn, W, Mo, Ag, Cu, Zn, Pb, In, and U mineralization in the Bohemian...  Read More >>

One principal need in petroleum recovery from carbonate reservoirs is the description of the three-dimensional distribution...  Read More >>

The thoroughly updated Laboratory Manual: Minerals and Rocks: Exercises in Crystal and Mineral Chemistry, Crystallography,...  Read More >>

Engineering geology for underground rocks is a sub-discipline of engineering geology for describing and solving...  Read More >>

The hydrogeologic environment of fractured rocks represents vital natural systems, examples of which occur on every...  Read More >>

Reviews different ideas explaining the formation of granite in terms of melting, segregation, ascent and emplacement....  Read More >>

The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan,...  Read More >>

The world has entered a period of significant changes regarding the future of energy generation, mainly caused by...  Read More >>

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"Modern mineral exploration is the Modern Hunting of the Solid Earth""."  Read More >>

Based on discussions that were held in the working group on 'Risk Management and Communication' which was one of...  Read More >>

Mechanical properties and fluid transport in rocks are intimately linked as deformation of a solid rock matrix immediately...  Read More >>

The field of Igneous Petrology has evolved greatly in the past years. McBirney's new Third Edition, completely revised...  Read More >>

Fracture and flow of rocks under stress and their geophysical and seismological implications raise fundamental questions...  Read More >>

For readers of John McPhee and Stephen Jay Gould, this engaging armchair guide to the making of the rock record...  Read More >>