Introduction to Petrology

Introduction to Petrology

Learn about igneous and metamorphic rocks (and how to analyze them), the fun way! Students learn concepts and practice knowledge by conducting inquiries guided with examples based on videos and interactive diagrams.

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Main Authors: Johnson, Elizabeth (Author), Liu, Juhong Christie (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] VIVA [2021]
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • Module 1: Overview
  • 1.1 What is Petrology?
  • 1.2 How is This Book Organized?
  • 1.3 Why is Petrology Useful?
  • Module 2: Using the Petrographic Microscope
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Thin Sections
  • 2.3 Light and Optics Part 1: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Properties of Light
  • 2.3 Light and Optics Part 2: Refractive Index, Polarized Light, Birefringence
  • 2.4 Parts of the Petrographic Microscope
  • 2.5 Common Issues Using a Petrographic Microscope
  • 2.6 Properties Under Plane Polarized Light
  • 2.7 Properties Under Cross Polarized Light
  • 2.8 Interference Figures: Part 1
  • 2.8 Interference Figures: Part 2
  • 2.9 Atlas of Minerals in Thin Section
  • 2.10 Synthesis Exercises
  • Bushveld Igneous Complex
  • Southwestern Virginia Case Study

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