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Earth's Structure and Processes
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
14.
Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics
14.1.
Thermodynamic Principles
14.1.1.
Gibbs Free Energy
14.1.2.
Chemical Potential
14.1.3.
Phase Rule Applications
14.1.4.
Equilibrium Conditions
14.2.
Phase Diagrams in Metamorphic Petrology
14.2.1.
Binary Systems
14.2.1.1.
Simple Eutectic Systems
14.2.1.2.
Solid Solution Systems
14.2.1.3.
Peritectic Systems
14.2.2.
Ternary Systems
14.2.2.1.
Projection Methods
14.2.2.2.
Compatibility Diagrams
14.2.3.
Multicomponent Systems
14.2.3.1.
Chemographic Projections
14.2.3.2.
ACF Diagrams
14.2.3.3.
AKF Diagrams
14.2.3.4.
AFM Diagrams
14.3.
Petrogenetic Grids
14.3.1.
Construction Principles
14.3.2.
Univariant Curves
14.3.3.
Invariant Points
14.3.4.
Divariant Fields
14.3.5.
Applications to Natural Systems
14.4.
Pseudosections
14.4.1.
Concept and Construction
14.4.2.
Bulk Composition Effects
14.4.3.
P-T Pseudosections
14.4.4.
Applications in Petrology
14.5.
Thermobarometry
14.5.1.
Geothermometry
14.5.1.1.
Exchange Thermometers
14.5.1.2.
Solvus Thermometers
14.5.1.3.
Net Transfer Thermometers
14.5.2.
Geobarometry
14.5.2.1.
Net Transfer Barometers
14.5.2.2.
Exchange Barometers
14.5.3.
Simultaneous P-T Estimation
14.5.3.1.
THERMOCALC
14.5.3.2.
TWQ
14.5.3.3.
Other Software
14.5.4.
Uncertainties and Limitations
14.5.4.1.
Analytical Errors
14.5.4.2.
Equilibrium Assumptions
14.5.4.3.
Calibration Issues
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