Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
- 1st Edition - October 19, 2013
- Author: Swapan Kumar Haldar
- Language: English
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology presents the essentials of both disciplines through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students.… Read more
Description
Description
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology presents the essentials of both disciplines through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students.
Mineralogy and petrology stand as the backbone of the geosciences. Detailed knowledge of minerals and rocks and the process of formation and association are essential for practicing professionals and advanced students. This book is designed as an accessible, step-by-step guide to exploring, retaining, and implementing the core concepts of mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, mining, and extraction. Each topic is fully supported by working examples, diagrams and full-color images. The inclusion of petroleum, gas, metallic deposits and economic aspects enhance the book’s value as a practical reference for mineralogy and petrology.
Authored by two of the world’s premier experts, this book is a must for any young professional, researcher, or student looking for a thorough and inclusive guide to mineralogy and petrology in a single source.
Key features
Key features
- Authored by two of the world’s experts in mineralogy and petrology, who have more than 70 years of experience in research and instruction combined
- Addresses the full scope of the core concepts of mineralogy and petrology, including crystal structure, formation and grouping of minerals and soils, definition, origin, structure and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
- Features more than 150 figures, illustrations, and color photographs to vividly explore the fundamental principles of mineralogy and petrology
- Offers a holistic approach to both subjects, beginning with the formation of geologic structures followed by the hosting of mineral deposits and concluding with the exploration and extraction of lucrative, usable products to improve the health of global economies
Readership
Readership
The book is primarily aimed at economic geologists, mineralogists, petrologists, professional researchers, and government and private institution professionals.
A secondary audience includes instructors and students taking coursework in Pure and Applied Geology, Geography, Mining, Petroleum Engineering, Soil Geochemistry and Mineralogy and Petrology.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Dedication
Preface
List of Acronyms used in this Book
General
Minerals
Metals/Semimetals/Nonmetals
About the Author
Chapter 1. Rocks and Minerals
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Importance of Minerals and Rocks to Society
1.3 Minerals
1.4 Rocks
1.5 Mineral Resources
Further Reading
Chapter 2. Basic Mineralogy
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Internal Structure of Crystals and Their Properties
2.3 Chemical and Physical Properties of Minerals
2.4 Polymorphism and Isomorphism
2.5 Overview of the Main Rock Forming Minerals
Further Reading
Chapter 3. Basic Petrology
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Structure of the Earth
3.3 Classification of Rocks
3.4 Origin of Earth and Theory of Plate Tectonics
Further Reading
Chapter 4. Igneous Rocks
Abstract
4.1 Origin of Igneous Rocks
4.2 Classification of Igneous Rocks
4.3 Main Group of Igneous Rocks and Their Composition
Further Reading
Chapter 5. Sedimentary Rocks
Abstract
5.1 Function, Significance, Classification and Transformation
5.2 Sedimentary Rock Formation
5.3 Texture and Structure of Sedimentary Rocks
5.4 Classification of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks
5.5 Clastic Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks
5.6 Volcaniclastic Rock
5.7 Chemical and Biochemical Sedimentary Rocks
Further Reading
Chapter 6. Metamorphic Rocks
Abstract
6.1 Origin and Structure of Metamorphic Rocks
6.2 Types of Metamorphism and Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
6.3 Rocks of Dynamic Metamorphism
6.4 Rocks of Contact Metamorphism
6.5 Rocks of Regional Metamorphism
6.6 Rocks of Plutonic Metamorphism
Further Reading
Chapter 7. Precipitation Systems of Major Sedimentary Bodies—Collector Rocks of Oil and Gas
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Main Forms of Collector Sedimentary Bodies in Clastites
7.3 Main Forms of Collector Sedimentary Bodies in Carbonate Rocks
Further Reading
Chapter 8. Mineral Deposits: Host Rocks and Origin
Abstract
8.1 Definition
8.2 Classification of Minerals and Mineral Deposits
8.3 Host Rocks
8.4 Genetic Model
Further Reading
Chapter 9. Resource Assessment and Economic Parameters
Abstract
9.1 Definition
9.2 Parameters
9.3 Estimation Procedure
9.4 Resource Classification
9.5 Mineral Economics
9.6 Overview
Further Reading
Chapter 10. Hazards of Minerals–Rocks and Sustainable Development
Abstract
10.1 Definition
10.2 Natural Hazards
10.3 Hazards of Minerals
10.4 Hazards of Rocks
10.5 Hazards of Exploration
10.6 Hazards of Mining
10.7 Hazards of Mineral Beneficiation
10.8 Hazards of Smelting
10.9 Hazards of Refining
10.10 Sustainable Mineral Development
Further Reading
References
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 19, 2013
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Swapan Kumar Haldar
Life Member of Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India, Indian Geological Congress and Indian Society of Earth Sciences. 50 Yrs Professional and Academic Experience in oil and base-noble metal exploration and mining at various capacities at ESSO, Hindustan Copper Ltd, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Anglo American (P) Ltd, Gold Stream Mining NL/ IMX Resource Ltd, Australia and BIL Infratech Ltd, Guest Faculty Sukhadia University Udaipur. His profession has often required visits and interaction with experts of zinc, lead, gold, tin, chromium, nickel and platinum mines and exploration camps of Australia-Tasmania, Canada, USA, Germany, Portugal, UK, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh and Nepal. Since 2003, Emeritus Scientist, Post Graduate Applied Geology teaching of Mineral Exploration at Presidency and Calcutta University, Kolkata, and industry related teaching at Indian school of Mines, Dhanbad. Authored 3 books and 40 publications.