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Basic Analytical Petrology - Hardcover

Ragland, Paul C.

 
9780195045345: Basic Analytical Petrology

Synopsis

This textbook is intended as a supplement to petrology courses at all levels. It discusses the manner in which various types of chemicals and thermochemical data are interpreted for igneous rocks and minerals. Complex phenomena are explained in clear, understandable terms, and methodology is stressed. The book is practical, dealing with problem solving and including the computer programming techniques to solve the problems, as well as interpretation of phase and variation diagrams.

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About the Author


Paul C. Ragland received his Ph.D. from Rice University. He is currently Professor of Geology at Florida State University.

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