Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

  1. Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics
    1. Thermodynamic Principles
      1. Gibbs Free Energy
        1. Chemical Potential
          1. Phase Rule Applications
            1. Equilibrium Conditions
            2. Phase Diagrams in Metamorphic Petrology
              1. Binary Systems
                1. Simple Eutectic Systems
                  1. Solid Solution Systems
                    1. Peritectic Systems
                    2. Ternary Systems
                      1. Projection Methods
                        1. Compatibility Diagrams
                        2. Multicomponent Systems
                          1. Chemographic Projections
                            1. ACF Diagrams
                              1. AKF Diagrams
                                1. AFM Diagrams
                              2. Petrogenetic Grids
                                1. Construction Principles
                                  1. Univariant Curves
                                    1. Invariant Points
                                      1. Divariant Fields
                                        1. Applications to Natural Systems
                                        2. Pseudosections
                                          1. Concept and Construction
                                            1. Bulk Composition Effects
                                              1. P-T Pseudosections
                                                1. Applications in Petrology
                                                2. Thermobarometry
                                                  1. Geothermometry
                                                    1. Exchange Thermometers
                                                      1. Solvus Thermometers
                                                        1. Net Transfer Thermometers
                                                        2. Geobarometry
                                                          1. Net Transfer Barometers
                                                            1. Exchange Barometers
                                                            2. Simultaneous P-T Estimation
                                                              1. THERMOCALC
                                                                1. TWQ
                                                                  1. Other Software
                                                                  2. Uncertainties and Limitations
                                                                    1. Analytical Errors
                                                                      1. Equilibrium Assumptions
                                                                        1. Calibration Issues

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