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Metamorphic rocks make up the largest volume of the Earth. They systematically change their mineralogical composition as a result of tecto-thermal events. The outstanding feature of the 7th edition of this book is the large number of phase diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given collected set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. More than half of the chapters have been completely rewritten or revised. All figures have been edited and improved and recent advances in the field such as multiequilibria thermobarometry and pseudosections were incorporated in the text. The bibliography has been revised and extended, new research publications have also been included. Graduate students will find in depth information on the origin, significance and genesis of metamorphic rocks.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #980675 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 376 pages

Customer Reviews

A comprehensive text for all geologists.
I had the great honour of working in the Mineralogisch-Petrographisches Institut led by Martin Frey, before the tragic accident that killed him in the September of 2000. His dedication to his students, collegues and "his" institute was total.

Prof. Frey carried out his scientific research with great dedication and tenacity and approached every challenge with great respect to detail.

This book reflects his character. It covers all areas of metamorphic petrology, with each one meticulously researched and presented, in such a way as to provide information to metamorphic petrologists of all levels.

It is illustrated with many diagrams and tables that more than adequately explain the complex processes that are contunually occuring in metamorphic terranes today, and are preserved in rocks the world over.

It is a must have book for any scientist interested in the field of metamorphic petrology.