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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
1. Introduction to Petrology
2. Igneous Petrology Fundamentals
3. Igneous Textures and Structures
4. Igneous Structures and Emplacement Features
5. Classification of Igneous Rocks
6. Magmatic Differentiation and Evolution
7. Igneous Petrogenesis and Tectonic Settings
8. Metamorphic Petrology Fundamentals
9. Metamorphic Textures and Structures
10. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
11. Metamorphic Facies and Grade
12. Types of Metamorphism
13. Metamorphism and Tectonics
14. Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics
15. Analytical Methods in Petrology
12.
Types of Metamorphism
12.1.
Regional Metamorphism
12.1.1.
Orogenic Metamorphism
12.1.1.1.
Mountain Building Processes
12.1.1.2.
Pressure-Temperature Conditions
12.1.1.3.
Spatial Distribution
12.1.1.4.
Temporal Evolution
12.1.2.
Burial Metamorphism
12.1.2.1.
Deep Sedimentary Basins
12.1.2.2.
Gradual Temperature Increase
12.1.2.3.
Mineral Transformations
12.1.3.
Regional Metamorphic Belts
12.1.3.1.
Characteristics
12.1.3.2.
Global Distribution
12.1.3.3.
Tectonic Controls
12.2.
Contact Metamorphism
12.2.1.
Thermal Aureoles
12.2.1.1.
Aureole Development
12.2.1.2.
Zonal Patterns
12.2.1.3.
Size Controls
12.2.2.
Intrusion-related Metamorphism
12.2.2.1.
Plutonic Contacts
12.2.2.2.
Volcanic Contacts
12.2.2.3.
Dike and Sill Contacts
12.2.3.
Pyrometamorphism
12.2.3.1.
High-temperature Conditions
12.2.3.2.
Rapid Heating
12.2.3.3.
Mineral Assemblages
12.2.4.
Skarn Formation
12.2.4.1.
Metasomatic Processes
12.2.4.2.
Fluid Involvement
12.2.4.3.
Economic Mineralization
12.3.
Dynamic Metamorphism
12.3.1.
Fault Zone Metamorphism
12.3.1.1.
Cataclastic Processes
12.3.1.2.
Frictional Heating
12.3.1.3.
Fluid Involvement
12.3.2.
Mylonite Formation
12.3.2.1.
Ductile Deformation
12.3.2.2.
Grain Size Reduction
12.3.2.3.
Mineral Recrystallization
12.3.3.
Impact Metamorphism
12.3.3.1.
Shock Processes
12.3.3.2.
High-pressure Minerals
12.3.3.3.
Textural Features
12.4.
Hydrothermal Metamorphism
12.4.1.
Fluid-rock Interaction
12.4.1.1.
Fluid Sources
12.4.1.2.
Fluid Pathways
12.4.1.3.
Chemical Exchange
12.4.2.
Alteration Zones
12.4.2.1.
Propylitic Alteration
12.4.2.2.
Argillic Alteration
12.4.2.3.
Phyllic Alteration
12.4.3.
Seafloor Metamorphism
12.4.3.1.
Ocean Ridge Processes
12.4.3.2.
Hydrothermal Circulation
12.4.3.3.
Mineral Transformations
12.5.
Metasomatism
12.5.1.
Mass Transfer Processes
12.5.1.1.
Element Mobility
12.5.1.2.
Fluid Composition
12.5.1.3.
Reaction Mechanisms
12.5.2.
Types of Metasomatism
12.5.2.1.
Alkali Metasomatism
12.5.2.2.
Silica Metasomatism
12.5.2.3.
Carbonate Metasomatism
12.5.3.
Metasomatic Zones
12.5.3.1.
Zonal Patterns
12.5.3.2.
Mineral Assemblages
12.5.3.3.
Formation Mechanisms
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