Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

by Winter, John D.

• ISBN13: 9780321592576
• ISBN10: 0321592573
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-16
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

With enough background to be rigorous, yet not exhaustive, this book offers good preparation in the techniques of modern petrology; a clear and organized review of the classification, textures, and approach to petrologic study; and applies these concepts to the real occurrences of the rocks themselves. The goal throughout is for readers to be able to apply the techniques-and enjoy the insights of the results-rather than tinker with theory and develop everything from first principles. A survey of actual occurrences of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and processes that produce them, is provided. This section is often greatly condensed in most other books, but it is the most interesting and dynamic aspect of petrology. Some Fundamental Concepts ; Classification and Nomenclature of Igneous Rocks; Textures of Igneous Rocks; Igneous Structures and Field Relationships; An Introduction to Thermodynamics; The Phase Rule and One- and Two-Component Systems; Systems with More than Two Components; Chemical Petrology I: Major and Minor Elements; Chemical Petrology II: Trace Elements and Isotopes; Generation of Basaltic Magmas; Magma Diversity; Layered Mafic Intrusions; Mid-Ocean Ridge Volcanism; Oceanic Intraplate Volcanism; Continental Flood Basalts; Subduction-Related Igneous Activity Part I: Island Arcs; Subduction-Related Igneous Activity Part II: Continental Arcs; Granitoid Rocks; Continental Alkaline Magmatism; Anorthosites; An Introduction to Metamorphism; A Classification of Metamorphic Rocks; Structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks; Stable Mineral Assemblages in Metamorphic Rocks; Metamorphic Facies and Metamorphosed Mafic Rocks; Metamorphic Reactions; Thermodynamics of Metamorphic Reactions; Metamorphism of Pelitic Sediments; Metamorphism of Calcareous and Ultramafic Rocks; Metamorphic Fluids, Mass Transport and Metasomatism; Units and Constants; Abbreviations and Acronyms; The CIPW Norm. A useful reference for anyone who wants to learn more about petrology.

Author Biography

John D. Winter did his undergraduate work in geology at the University of Illinois at Urbana, and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Washington in Seattle. Now Professor of Geology at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, his principal fields of interest are in metamorphic petrology, mineralogy and crystallography, and geochemistry. He has spent several summers in Greenland, a summer in Labrador, and another in Norway, where he studied processes that take place during the formation and subsequent development of the ancient deep continental crust. He is also working on contact metamorphism in the Wallowa Mountains of NE Oregon. Briefly, he also worked as an exploration geologist in New Guinea.
 
Professor Winter teaches Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Introductory Geology, Environmental Geology, and Geochemistry. Outside the classroom, his interests include travel, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, and telemark skiing.

Table of Contents

Igneous Petrology

Some Fundamental Concepts

Classification and Nomenclature of Igneous Rocks

Textures of Igneous Rocks

Igneous Structures and Field Relationships

An Introduction to Thermodynamics

The Phase Rule and One- and Two-Component Systems

Systems with More than Two Components

Chemical Petrology I: Major and Minor Elements

Chemical Petrology II: Trace Elements and Isotopes

Generation of Basaltic Magmas

Magma Diversity

Layered Mafic Intrusions

Mid-Ocean Ridge Volcanism

Oceanic Intraplate Volcanism

Continental Flood Basalts

Subduction-Related Igneous Activity

Island Arcs

Subduction-Related Igneous Activity

Continental Arcs

Granitoid Rocks

Continental Alkaline Magmatism

Anorthosites

Metamorphic Petrology

An Introduction to Metamorphism

A Classification of Metamorphic Rocks

Structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks

Stable Mineral Assemblages in Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic Facies and Metamorphosed Mafic Rocks

Metamorphic Reactions

Thermodynamics of Metamorphic Reactions

Metamorphism of Pelitic Sediments

Metamorphism of Calcareous and Ultramafic Rocks

Metamorphic Fluids, Mass Transport and Metasomatis?

Units and Constants

Abbreviations and Acronyms

The CIPW Norm

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