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Quantitative textural measurements in igneous and metamorphic petrology /

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 intere...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Higgins, Michael Denis, 1952-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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.