Quantitative textural measurements in igneous and metamorphic petrology /
[Book]
Michael D. Higgins.
Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press,
2006.
1 online resource (ix, 265 pages) :
illustrations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-259) and index.
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.
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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.
Quantitative textural measurements in igneous and metamorphic petrology.