Metamorphic Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms by Douglas Fettes

Metamorphic Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms by Douglas Fettes

Many common terms in metamorphic petrology vary in their usage and meaning between countries. The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks (SCMR) has aimed to resolve this, and to present systematic terminology and rock definitions that can be used worldwide. This 2007 book is the result of discussion and consultation lasting 20 years and involving hundreds of geoscientists worldwide. It presents a complete nomenclature of metamorphic rocks, with a comprehensive glossary of definitions, sources and etymology of over 1200 terms, and a list of mineral abbreviations. Twelve multi-authored sections explain how to derive the correct names for metamorphic rocks and processes, and discuss the rationale behind the more important terms. These sections deal with rocks from high- to low- and very-low-grade. This book will form a key reference and international standard for all geoscientists studying metamorphic rocks.

Review of the hardback: 'This text is essential for all studying metamorphic rocks and as such must be in libraries covering geology at an advanced levelIt has a companion version to igneous rocks.' Science and technology

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ISBN 13	9780521336185
ISBN 10	052133618X
Titel	Metamorphic Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms
Autor	Douglas Fettes
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Cambridge University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2011-06-30
Seitenanzahl	258
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