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- Half-title
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- What is New in the Second Edition
- 1 Introduction to Igneous Petrology
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 The Scope of Igneous Petrology
- 1.3 Classification of Igneous Rocks
- 1.3.1 Preliminary Classification
- 1.3.2 IUGS Classification of Plutonic Rocks
- 1.3.3 IUGS Classification of Volcanic and Hypabyssal Rocks
- 1.4 Igneous Textures
- 1.4.1 The Crystallization of Igneous Melts
- 1.4.2 Crystal Size
- 1.4.3 Crystal Shape
- 1.5 Igneous Structures
- 1.5.1 Structures in Volcanic Flows
- 1.5.2 Structures in Pyroclastic Deposits
- 1.5.3 Structures in Hypabyssal Rocks
- 1.5.4 Structures in Plutonic Rocks
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- Note
- 2 An Introduction to Igneous Phase Diagrams
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 The Phase Rule
- 2.3 The Lever Rule
- 2.4 Two-Component Systems Involving Melt
- 2.4.1 Binary Systems with a Eutectic
- 2.4.2 Binary Systems with a Peritectic
- 2.4.3 Binary Systems with a Thermal Barrier
- 2.4.4 Binary Systems with Solid Solution
- 2.4.5 Binary Systems with Partial Solid Solution
- 2.5 Phase Diagrams of Ternary Systems
- 2.5.1 The Ternary System CaAl2Si2O8-CaMgSi2O6-Mg2SiO4
- 2.6 Implications for Petrology
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 3 Introduction to Silicate Melts and Magmas
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Role of Volatiles
- 3.2.1 Role of H2O
- 3.2.2 Role of CO2
- 3.3 Physical Properties of Magma
- 3.3.1 Temperature
- 3.3.2 Heat Capacity and Heat of Fusion
- 3.3.3 Viscosity
- 3.3.4 Density
- 3.4 Ascent of Magmas
- 3.5 Magmatic Differentiation
- 3.5.1 Partial Melting
- 3.5.2 Crystallization Processes
- 3.5.3 Liquid-Liquid Fractionation
- 3.5.4 Assimilation
- 3.5.5 Magma Mixing
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- Note
- 4 Chemistry of Igneous Rocks
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Modal Mineralogy versus Normative Mineralogy
- 4.3 Variation Diagrams Based on Major Elements
- 4.4 Major-Element Indices of Differentiation
- 4.4.1 Modified Alkali-Lime Index
- 4.4.2 Iron-Enrichment Index
- 4.4.3 Aluminum-Saturation Index
- 4.4.4 Alkalinity Index
- 4.4.5 Feldspathoid Silica-Saturation Index
- 4.5 Identification of Differentiation Processes Using Trace Elements
- 4.5.1 Use of Trace Elements to Model Melting and Crystallization Processes
- 4.5.2 Graphical Representations of Trace-Element Compositions
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 5 Application of Stable and Radiogenic Isotopes in Petrology
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Stable-Isotope Geochemistry
- 5.2.1 Stable-Isotope Geothermometry
- 5.2.2 Stable-Isotope Tracers of Magmatic Processes
- 5.3 Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry
- 5.3.1 Geochronology
- The K–Ar System
- The Isochron Method of Age Determination
- The U–Pb System
- 5.3.2 Isotopic Petrogenesis
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 6 Basalts and Mantle Structure
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Basalt Petrology
- 6.2.1 Classification
- 6.2.2 Chemistry and Petrography
- 6.3 Melt Generation from the Mantle
- 6.3.1 Mantle Composition
- 6.3.2 Crust and Mantle Structure
- 6.3.3 Mechanisms for Partial Melting of the Mantle
- 6.3.4 The Process of Mantle Melting
- 6.3.5 Origin of Tholeiitic versus Alkali Basalts
- 6.4 Environments where Magmas are Generated
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- Note
- 7 Oceanic Magmatism
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Petrology and Structure of the Oceanic Crust
- 7.2.1 Ophiolites as a Model of the Oceanic Crust
- 7.2.2 Refinements of the Ophiolite Model
- Fast-Spreading Centers
- Slow- and Ultra-Slow-Spreading Centers
- 7.3 Petrography and Geochemistry of Oceanic Magmatism
- 7.3.1 Mid-Ocean Ridge Basalt
- 7.3.2 Off-Ridge Magmatism
- Hawaii: An Example of an Oceanic Island Volcano
- Ontong Java: An Example of an Oceanic Plateau
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 8 Convergent-Margin Magmatism
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Oceanic and Continental Arcs
- 8.2.1 Island Arc Magmatism
- 8.2.2 Continental Arc Magmatism
- 8.2.3 Structure of Island and Continental Arcs
- 8.2.4 Examples of Island and Continental Arcs
- Island Arc Volcano: Seguam, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
- Island Arc Plutonic Complex: Tobago, West Indies
- Continental Arc Volcano: Mount Saint Helens, Washington
- Continental Arc (Cordilleran) Batholith: The Tuolumne Intrusive Suite
- 8.3 Petrographic Characteristics of Island and Continental Arc Rocks
- 8.3.1 Petrography of Island Arc Rocks
- 8.3.2 Petrography of Continental Arc Rocks
- 8.4 Geochemical Characteristics of Convergent-Margin Magma Series
- 8.4.1 Comparison of Oceanic and Arc Differentiation Trends
- 8.4.2 Comparison of Island and Continental Arc Magma Series
- 8.4.3 Comparison of Oceanic and Continental Arc (Cordilleran) Plutonic Complexes
- 8.4.4 Geochemical and Isotopic Identification of Contrasting Processes Forming Seguam and Mount Sain
- 8.5 Magma Generation at Convergent Margins
- 8.5.1 Primary Arc Magma-Forming Processes
- 8.5.2 Evolution of Arc Magmas During Ascent Through the Crust
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 9 Intracontinental Volcanism
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Continental Flood Basalt Provinces
- 9.2.1 The Columbia Plateau-Snake River Plain Province
- Chemistry of the Columbia River Basalts
- 9.2.2 Petrography and Chemistry of Continental Flood Basalts
- 9.2.3 Models for the Generation of Continental Flood Basalts
- 9.3 Bimodal Volcanism
- 9.3.1 Bimodal Volcanism in the Yellowstone-Snake River Plain Province
- 9.3.2 Geochemistry of the Yellowstone-Snake River Plain Bimodal Suite
- 9.3.3 Models for the Generation of Bimodal Volcanism
- 9.4 Alkaline Volcanism
- 9.4.1 Sodic Alkaline Magmatism of the East African Rift
- Trends on the Fe-Index and MALI Diagrams
- Trends on the AI–FSSI Diagram
- Implications for the Evolution of Boina, Nyambeni, and Suswa Volcanoes
- 9.4.2 Potassic Alkaline Volcanism
- Mount Vesuvius and the Roman Province
- Kimberlites and Lamproites
- 9.5 Origin of the Chemical Diversity of Intracontinental Basaltic Magmas
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 10 Intracontinental Plutonism
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Layered Mafic Intrusions
- 10.2.1 The Bushveld Intrusion
- 10.2.2 Mineralogical Variation in LMIs
- 10.2.3 Granitic Rocks Associated with LMIs
- 10.2.4 Tectonic Environments of LMIs
- 10.3 Anorthosites and Related Rocks
- 10.3.1 Archean Anorthosites
- 10.3.2 Massif Anorthosites
- 10.3.3 Lunar Anorthosites
- 10.4 Ferroan Granites
- 10.4.1 The Pikes Peak Batholith
- 10.4.2 Composition of Ferroan Granites
- 10.5 Alkaline Complexes
- 10.5.1 Geology of the Ilimaussaq Intrusion
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 11 Interpretation of Granitic Rocks
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Classification of Granitic Rocks
- 11.2.1 Mineralogical Classification
- 11.2.2 Classification Based on Opaque Oxides
- 11.2.3 Alphabetic Classification
- 11.2.4 Geochemical Classification
- 11.3 Peraluminous Leucogranites
- 11.3.1 Himalayan Leucogranites
- 11.3.2 Geochemistry of Peraluminous Leucogranites
- 11.4 Caledonian Granites
- 11.4.1 The Etive Granite
- 11.4.2 Geochemistry and Origin of Caledonian Granites
- 11.5 Review of the Four Main Granite Types
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 12 Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Scope of Metamorphism
- 12.3 Types of Metamorphism
- 12.3.1 Regional Metamorphism
- 12.3.2 Contact Metamorphism
- 12.3.3 Burial Metamorphism
- 12.3.4 Dynamic Metamorphism
- 12.3.5 Hydrothermal Metamorphism
- 12.3.6 Impact Metamorphism
- 12.4 Basic Goals of Metamorphic Petrology
- 12.5 Identification of Protolith
- 12.5.1 Rocks of Clearly Sedimentary Parentage
- 12.5.2 Rocks of Clearly Igneous Parentage
- 12.5.3 Rocks of Uncertain Parentage
- 12.6 Determination of Metamorphic Conditions
- 12.6.1 Stability Range of Single Minerals
- 12.6.2 Stability of Mineral Assemblages
- 12.6.3 Metamorphic Facies
- 12.6.4 Thermobarometry
- 12.7 Metamorphic Textures
- 12.7.1 Primary Textures
- Sedimentary Textures
- Igneous Textures
- 12.7.2 Metamorphic Textures
- Static Textures
- Tectonic Textures
- 12.8 Naming a Metamorphic Rock
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- Note
- 13 Interpretation of Metamorphic Phase Diagrams
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 A Little History
- 13.3 Use of Chemographic Projections
- 13.3.1 Chemographic Projections in a Two-Component System
- 13.3.2 Chemographic Projections in a Three-Component System
- 13.3.3 Chemographic Projections in Systems with Four and More Components
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 14 Metamorphic Facies and the Metamorphism of Mafic Rocks
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Definition of Metamorphic Facies
- 14.3 Facies of Regional Metamorphism
- 14.3.1 Greenschist Facies
- 14.3.2 Blueschist Facies
- 14.3.3 Amphibolite Facies
- 14.3.4 Very Low-Temperature Metamorphism
- 14.3.5 Granulite Facies
- 14.3.6 Eclogite Facies
- 14.4 Facies of Contact Metamorphism
- 14.5 Textural Changes during Metamorphism
- 14.6 Mafic Mineral Assemblages at Increasing Temperature and Pressure
- 14.6.1 Relations at Very Low Temperatures
- 14.6.2 Relations at Low Pressure with Increasing Temperature
- 14.6.3 Relations at Low Temperature with Increasing Pressure
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 15 Metamorphism of Peridotitic Rocks
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 The Process of Serpentinization
- 15.3 Prograde Metamorphism of Serpentinite: Reactions in the System CaO–MgO–SiO2–H2O
- 15.4 Role of Minor Components
- 15.4.1 Iron
- 15.4.2 Aluminum
- 15.5 Metaperidotites and Metamorphic Facies
- 15.6 Role of CO2 in Metamorphism of Peridotites
- 15.7 Metasomatism of Peridotites
- 15.8 Examples of Metaperidotites in the Field
- 15.8.1 Malenco Serpentinite
- 15.8.2 Ingalls Peridotite
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 16 Metamorphism of Pelitic Rocks
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Chemographic Projections for Pelitic Systems
- 16.2.1 Chemographic Projections for Continuous Reactions
- 16.2.2 AFM Projections for Pelitic Rocks
- 16.3 Progressive Metamorphism of Pelitic Rocks: Barrovian Metamorphism
- 16.3.1 The Protolith: The Mineralogy of Shale
- 16.3.2 Low-Grade Metamorphism of Pelitic Rocks
- 16.3.3 Barrovian Metamorphism of Pelitic Schists
- Biotite Zone
- Garnet Zone
- Staurolite Zone
- Kyanite Zone
- Sillimanite Zone
- 16.4 Pressure–Temperature Conditions for Metamorphic Assemblages in Metapelitic Rocks
- 16.4.1 Metapelitic Assemblages and Metamorphic Facies
- 16.4.2 Pressure Information from Metapelitic Rocks
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 17 Metamorphism of Calcareous Rocks and the Role of Fluids in Metamorphism
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Metamorphism of Impure Dolomitic Marble
- 17.2.1 Stability of Metamorphic Assemblages in T–X Space
- 17.2.2 Examples of How Mineral Assemblages Can Monitor Fluid Flow in Aureoles
- 17.3 Buffering of Other Fluid Components
- 17.4 Buffering of pH
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 18 Thermobarometry and the Conditions of Metamorphism
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Review of Thermodynamics
- 18.2.1 Free Energy
- 18.2.2 Effect of Changes in Pressure and Temperature on ΔG
- 18.2.3 Equilibrium Constant
- 18.2.4 Activity–Composition Relations
- 18.3 Thermobarometers
- 18.3.1 Geothermometry
- Ion-Exchange Thermometry
- Solvus Thermometry
- 18.3.2 Geobarometry
- 18.3.3 Thermobarometry
- 18.3.4 Metamorphic Assemblage Diagrams (Pseudosections)
- 18.4 Conditions of Metamorphism
- 18.4.1 P–T Conditions for the Metamorphic Facies
- 18.4.2 Upper Temperature Limits to Metamorphism and Migmatites
- 18.4.3 Upper Pressure Limit of Metamorphism
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- 19 Regional Occurrence and Tectonic Significance of Metamorphosed Rocks
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Metamorphism in Continental Collisions
- 19.2.1 Examples of Continental Collisions
- 19.3 Metamorphism along Convergent Plate Margins
- 19.3.1 Subduction-Zone Metamorphism
- 19.3.2 Metamorphism in Island Arcs
- 19.3.3 Metamorphism in Accretionary Prisms
- 19.3.4 Metamorphism in Continental Arcs
- 19.4 Metamorphism in Rifting Terrains
- 19.5 Sea-Floor Metamorphism
- 19.6 Burial Metamorphism
- 19.7 Metamorphism in Archean Terrains
- 19.7.1 Greenstone Belts
- 19.7.2 Gneiss Terrains
- 19.7.3 Tectonic Interpretation of Archean Metamorphic Belts
- Summary
- Questions and Problems
- Further Reading
- Appendix: Review of Mineralogy
- A.1 Introduction
- A.2 Leucocratic Rock-Forming Minerals
- A.2.1 Quartz
- A.2.2 Feldspars and Feldspathoids
- Plagioclase Series
- Alkali Feldspars
- Feldspathoids
- A.2.3 Carbonates
- A.3 Ferromagnesian Minerals
- A.3.1 Olivine
- A.3.2 Pyroxenes
- Quadrilateral Pyroxenes
- Sodic Pyroxenes
- A.3.3 Amphiboles
- Quadrilateral Amphiboles
- Sodic Amphiboles
- Hornblende
- A.3.4 Phyllosilicates
- Serpentine
- Greenalite
- Talc
- Minnesotaite
- Chlorite
- Micas
- A.4 Aluminum-Excess Minerals
- A.4.1 Aluminosilicates (Andalusite, Kyanite, and Sillimanite)
- Andalusite
- Sillimanite
- Kyanite
- A.4.2 Garnets
- A.4.3 Staurolite
- A.4.4 Cordierite
- A.4.5 Chloritoid
- A.5 Calcium-Aluminum Silicates
- A.5.1 Clinozoisite-Epidote
- A.5.2 Prehnite
- A.5.3 Pumpellyite
- A.5.4 Lawsonite
- A.5.5 Laumontite
- A.6 Oxide, Sulfide, and Other Nominally Opaque Phases
- A.6.1 Iron-Titanium Oxides (Magnetite and Ilmenite)
- A.6.2 Other Spinel Minerals
- A.6.3 Iron Sulfides
- A.6.4 Graphite
- A.6.5 Rutile
- A.7 Accessory Minerals
- A.7.1 Zircon
- A.7.2 Titanite (or Sphene)
- A.7.3 Apatite
- A.7.4 Monazite
- Summary
- Glossary
- References
- Index




