Metamorphic Geology

Author: Liu Xishan
Language: English
Published on: 2001-01
Hardcover

1. Aspects of Metamorphic Petrology
(1) Modern idea development of the study of metamorphic petrology
(2) Type of metamorphism
(3) Controlling factor of metamorphism
(4) Heat flow and metamorphism
(5) Fabric and name of metamorphic rock
2. Formation of Metamorphic Rock
(1) Metamorphic reaction and its type
(2) Recrystallization
(3) Metamorphic segregation
(4) Deformation
(5) Fluid-rock interaction
3. Application of Physicochemical Principle to Metamorphic Petrology
(1) Composition-assemblage diagram
(2) Introductory thermodynamics
4. Mineral in Metamorphic rock
(1) Classification of mineral
(2) Stability of mineral
5. Metamorphic Zone in Metamorphic Pelite Rock
(1) Representation of pelite assemblage
(2) Variation on the Barrovian zonal pattern
6. Metamorphic Facies in metabasic Rock
(1) Metamorphic facies concept
(2) Type of metamorphic facies
7. Relationship Between Metamorphism and Tectonism
(1) Plate tectonics and metamorphic facies series
(2) Metamorphism and continental collision
(3) Theoretical study of metamorphism and continental collision
(4) Metamorphism and continental extension