Petrology by Dr. Susan M. DeBari
This course is devoted to teaching identification, nomenclature, and processes of formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks found in the Earth's crust and upper mantle. Topics covered includes: Physical Properties of Magmas, Modal Classification, Chemical Classification of Magmas, Phase Diagrams, Mantle melting, Volcanic Rocks, Magma differentiation, Andesites, Granitic rocks, Extrusive silicic rocks, Metamorphic Petrology, Metamorphic protoliths/Metamorphic facies: Metamorphic facies, Naming of metamorphic rocks, Graphical representation of metamorphic rocks, Metamorphic reactions and Metabasites, Calcareous rocks, Metamorphism and Tectonics.
Author(s): Dr. Susan M. DeBari
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Sedimentary Petrology by Dr. Douglas W. Haywick
This note will examine the physical make-up of some of the most important rocks we have on the planet , the sedimentary rocks. Topics covered includes: Grain Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Sedimentary Structures, Siliciclastic Petrography, Volcaniclastic and Carbonate Petrography, Chemical Sedimentary Rocks, Carbonate Petrography, Carbonate Diagenesis.
Author(s): Dr. Douglas W. Haywick
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Igneous Or Metamorphic Petrology by Dr Jasper Konter
This note explains the following topics: Placing rocks in tectonic or planetary context, Making igneous rocks, ,Magmas, Stable minerals and assemblages, Chemical petrology, Making metamorphic rocks, Metamorphic textures, Metamorphic reactions.
Author(s): Dr. Jasper Konter
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
This note covers the following topics: Igneous Classification, Igneous Textures, Field Relationships, Thermodynamics, Phase Rule and Binary systems, Binary and Greater Systems, Trace Element and Isotopes, Magma Diversification, Layered Mafic Intrusions, Continental Flood Basalts, Granitoid Rocks, Metamorphic Facies and Mafic Rocks, Thermodynamics and Geothermobarometry, Metamorphic Fluids, Mass Transfer and Metasomatism.
Author(s): Whitman College
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This lecture note surveys the distribution, chemical composition, and mineral associations in rocks of the earth's crust and upper mantle, and establishes its relation to tectonic environment. The emphasis is on the use of chemistry and physics to interpret rock forming processes.
Author(s): Prof. Timothy Grove
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
This introductory level course note in Petrology is aimed at arming the students with the basic tools needed for understanding igneous and metamorphic processes. Topics covered includes: Magmas and Lavas, Classification of igneous rocks, Phase equilibria in igneous petrology and crystallization of magmas, Magmatic differentiation, Plate tectonic setting of igneous rocks, Types of metamorphic reactions, Geothermometry and geobarometry.
Author(s): Aley K. El-shazly
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