Petrology, petrography and mineralogy

Successful transmission electron microscopy in all of its manifestations depends on the quality of the specimens examined.

As a method of structure analysis, electron diffraction has its own spe- cial possibilities and advantages in comparison to the X -ray method for the study of finely dispersed minerals with layer or pseudolayer structures.

This book, first published in 1986, collects the articles presented to the 16th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium and is a ground-breaking work in the study of hillslope processes.

Low-Grade Metamorphism explores processes and transformations in rocks during the early stages of metamorphic recrystallization.

This book provides the results of nine case studies of the course of social events in mineral exploration projects (mostly in Latin America).

This book provides hydrologists the information needed for the characterization of contaminated subsurface hydrologic sites.

This book provides a common theoretical and practical basis to the multifaceted nature of magma mixing.

This book offers a comprehensive view of the valuable uranium ores and analytical electron microscopy methods, including electron microdiffraction principles, an essential technique for studying uranous minerals.

Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural Resources contains the contributions presented at International Forum-Contest of Young Researchers 2018 (St.

The triennial International Alloy Conferences (lACs) aim at the identification and promotion of the common elements developed in the study, either experimental, phenomenological, or theoretical and computational, of materials properties across materials types, from metals to minerals.

The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks.

The sinuous form and peculiar evolution of meandering rivers has long captured the imagination of people.

A concise introduction to the mineralogy and petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks for all Earth Science students.

Oil and Gas Engineering for Non-Engineers explains in non-technical terms how oil and gas exploration and production are carried out in the upstream oil and gas industry.

The case history approach has an impressive record of success in a variety of disciplines.

This book, first published in 1985, arises from the 14th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium.

There is more to appraising jewelry than just being parable sales and a value determination.

Introduction to geologic fracture mechanics covering geologic structural discontinuities from theoretical and field-based perspectives.

The Connemara region in Western Ireland is world-renowned for its outstanding geology that is blended with spectacular landscapes.

The sinuous form and peculiar evolution of meandering rivers has long captured the imagination of people.

A textbook for graduate students and researchers in geology, geophysics, materials science, mineralogy and ceramics.

In this volume, operators, engineers, and researchers present information about all aspects of current processing technologies for nickel and cobalt, as well as emerging technologies for both metals.

Few knowledgeable people would deny that the field of mineral exploration is facing some difficult times in the foreseeable future.

This book briefs beamline providers and users on what to look for when selecting experiments for a given type of facility and beamline so that beamtime usage and effectiveness can be maximized.

This book, first published in 1986, collects the articles presented to the 16th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium and is a ground-breaking work in the study of hillslope processes.

This edited volume is based on the best papers accepted for presentation during the 1st Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-1), Tunisia 2018.

This book, first published in 1980, collects together thirteen articles on 'Geomorphology in Arid Regions'.

Mining, Materials, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 2030 and Beyond provides a systematic assessment of how the mining and materials sector contributes to the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations in 2015.

This book, first published in 1978, provides a comprehensive guide to soil properties in any major world region.

A readable and informative overview of the science of crystal growth for advanced students and researchers.

This book, first published in 1982, forms the proceedings volume of the 11th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium.

This informative book offers a comprehensive exploration of critical reservoir parameters, including quantification techniques and interpretations for evaluating these reservoirs.

Learning to draw field sketches is an essential task for geologists, however it is often overlooked.

One of the fundamental objectives of physical geochemistry is to understand the evolution of geochemical systems from microscopic to regional and global scales.

This book uses a multimethod approach to examine local experience of contemporary mining development in the Peruvian Andes, creating an understanding of the transformations that rural societies experience in this context.

Human history has often been described as a progressive relinquishment from environmental constraints.

Volcanoes have terrified and, at the same time, fascinated civilizations for thousands of years.

Provides a very clear guide to sedimentary rock types as seen under the microscope supported by practical aspects of slide preparation.

This book contains papers presented at the Engineering Foundation Conference on mineral matter in fuels held on November 2-7, 1997 in Kona, Hawaii.

This book summarizes the latest research on the structural geology of the mobile belts of the Indian subcontinent including the Himalayas, NE Himalayas, Bangladesh thrust belt, Andaman subduction zone, the Aravalli-Delhi, the Central India Tectonic Zone, the Singhbhum, the Eastern Ghats and the Southern granulite terrane.

A comprehensive overview of the concepts of vulnerability and resilience for natural hazards research for both physical and social scientists.

"e;Polymineral-Metasomatic Crystallogenesis"e; is dedicated to the foundations of polymineral crystallogenesis in solutions typically occurring in nature.

The fourth volume in this series consists of eleven chapters.

This book, first published in 1984, has both a geomorphic and a hydrologic message.

This book, first published in 1977, is a concise, fully illustrated introduction to modern geomorphology.

This book, first published in 1980, collects together thirteen articles on 'Geomorphology in Arid Regions'.

This book examines picroilmenites and their ferromagnetic behavior in the kimberlites from the Yakut diamondiferous province.

Time is a central feature of geomorphological research, and is used in this book (first published in 1977) to provide a conceptual framework within which to consider and compare old and new approaches to the field of geomorphology.