Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-0-12-408133-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 354 Seiten, Format (B × H): 195 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 927 g

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.

Zielgruppe

<p>The book is primarily aimed at economic geologists, mineralogists, petrologists, professional researchers, and government and private institution professionals.</p> <p>A secondary audience includes instructors and students taking coursework in Pure and Applied Geology, Geography, Mining, Petroleum Engineering, Soil Geochemistry and Mineralogy and Petrology. </p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Haldar, Swapan Kumar

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Rocks and Minerals

2. Basic mineralogy

3. Basic Petrology

4. Igneous rocks

5. Sedimentary rocks

6. Metamorphic rocks

7. Precipitation system

8. Mineral deposit settings
9. Mineral resources and economic aspects
10. Hazards of mineral deposits and sustainable development

Über Autor(innen)

Haldar, Swapan Kumar
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.