Quantitative textural measurements in igneous and metamorphic petrology /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Michael D. Higgins.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Cambridge :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cambridge University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (ix, 265 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-259) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Introduction -- General analytical methods -- Grain and crystal sizes -- Grain shape -- Grain orientations: rock fabric -- Grain spatial distributions and relations -- Textures of fluid-filled pores -- Appendix: Computer programs for use in quantitative textural analysis.
0
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Recent advances in the quantification of crystalline rock textures have allowed textural measurements to compete with and complement the chemical and isotopic studies. This book discusses aspects of petrological theory and presents typical applications of textural studies. It will be of great interest to all researchers and graduate students in petrology.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Quantitative textural measurements in igneous and metamorphic petrology.