Metamorphic Geology: A Text-Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. K. Leith

9780265159514: Metamorphic Geology: A Text-Book (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265159512 ISBN 13: 9780265159514

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The composition of the average igneous rock as calculated from analyses of sediments. Comparison of calculated proportions of sediments with those observed In geologic sections katamorphic redistribution OF average igneous rocks IN terms OF sediments (by volume) Volume change in development of unconsolidated sediments Total volume of sediments calculated from amount of ocean salts katamorphic redistribution OF igneous rocks IN terms OF min erals (by weight) Average mineral composition of igneous rocks Average mineral composition of sediments Redistribution of quartz Redistribution of the Ieldspars. Redistribution of ferromagnesian minerals Redistribution of principal accessory minerals katamorphic redistribution OF igneous rocks IN terms OF chem ical constituents (by weight). Constituents added from the hydrosphere and atmosphere during katamorphism of igneous rocks Redistribution of Silica. Alumina iron. Magnesia. Lime. Potash.

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