Studying the distribution of certain elements, present in very low concentrations in igneous and metamorphic rocks, can yield important clues about the rocks' origin and evolution. Trace elements do not give rise to characteristic minerals, but their behaviour can be modelled to provide historical information about the source magma. This book brings together the essential theory required to understand the behaviour of trace elements in magmas and magma-derived rocks. It presents a wide range of models and mechanisms which explain trace element distribution. Trace Elements in Magmas provides an excellent resource for graduate students, petrologists, geochemists and mineralogists, as well as researchers in geophysics and materials science.
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'... a very clearly written book that will find extensive use by advanced undergraduates and will act as an excellent reference for the postgraduate and research community.' Journal of Geological Magazine
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Taking a mathematical approach, this book brings together the essential theory required to understand the behaviour of trace elements in magmas and magma-derived rocks. It provides an excellent resource for graduate students, petrologists, geochemists and mineralogists, as well as researchers in geophysics and materials science.
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The Shaw's book 'trace elements in magmas' is the up-to-dated description of the available mathematical methods of modeling trace elements in igneous systems. It covers since the more simple Rayleigh fractional crystallisation and batch partial melting mechanisms until the most complex dynamic melting. It is well illustrated, concise, and has a number of useful references.
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The intent of this book is to examine processes which lead to the accumulation of trace elements in magmatic and metamorphic minerals and rocks, so at the beginning we must consider and define the terms to be encountered. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Borax Lake, Journal of Geophysical Research, American Mineralogist, Journal of Petrology, American Journal of Science, Chemical Geology, Economic Geology, Journal of Geology, San Francisco, United States Geological Survey Circular New!
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The intent of this book is to examine processes which lead to the accumulation of trace elements in magmatic and metamorphic minerals and rocks, so at the beginning we must consider and define the terms to be encountered. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Borax Lake, Journal of Geophysical Research, American Mineralogist, Journal of Petrology, American Journal of Science, Chemical Geology, Economic Geology, Journal of Geology, San Francisco, United States Geological Survey Circular New!
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- The Interpretation of Geological Phase Diagrams by Ernest G. Ehlers on page 72, and page 123
- The Solar System (3 Vol Set) (Magill's Choice) by Roger Smith in Front Matter
- The Solar System (Planet Library) by Robin Kerrod in Front Matter
- Evolution of Igneous Rocks by N. L. Bowen on page 140
- Solar System Evolution: A New Perspective by Stuart Ross Taylor in Front Matter
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