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Granites are emblematic rocks developed from a magma that crystallized in the Earth's crust. They ultimately outcrop at the surface of every continent. This book offers a modern presentation of granitic rocks. It considers granites in their geological spatial and temporal frame, and in relation to plate tectonics and Earth history. The book - translated, edited, and updated from the original French edition Petrologie des Granites published by Vuibert in 2011 - gives a modern presentation of granitic rocks, or granites, from magma genesis to their emplacement into the crust and their crystallization. Mineralogical, petrological, physical, and economical aspects are explored and developed in a succession. The text is supported throughout by a large number of illustrations, descriptions of modern techniques, and additional boxes holding further discussions for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the subject.
List of contents
- 1: What is a granite?
- 2: Origin of granitic magmas
- 3: Segregation of granitic melt
- 4: Genesis of hybrid granitoids: mingling and mixing
- 5: Transport of granitic magma
- 6: Emplacement and shape of granite plutons
- 7: Thermomechanical aspects in the country rocks around granite plutons
- 8: Crystallization of granitics magmas
- 9: Microstructures and fabrics of granites
- 10: Magnetic fabrics in granites
- 11: Zoning in granite plutons
- 12: Granites and plate tectonics
- 13: Precambrian granitic rocks
- 14: Granite metallogeny
About the author
Anne Nédélec and Jean-Luc Bouchez are Professors in Earth Sciences at the University of Toulouse. Both are based at the Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (Géosciences Environnement Toulouse). Anne is a petrologist, specialist of Precambrian Geology. Jean-Luc, a specialist in rock deformation, participated in the development of structural studies in magmatic rocks. Both have a broad experience in laboratory and field studies in Africa, Madagascar, Brazil, Iran, and France, among others.
Peter Bowden has been Professeur Invité in the Département de Géologie at Université de Saint Etienne since 1998. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of African Earth Sciences from 1993 to 2001, and Senior Lecturer and co-ordinator for the BSc Geochemistry degree at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, from 1987 to 1998. He is a specialist in African Geology and an expert on A-type granites. =
Summary
A modern presentation of granitic rocks, translated into English and updated from the original French edition. Mineralogical, petrological, structural, and economical aspects are developed in a succession. Chapters contain special 'info boxes' discussing topics for those wishing to deepen the subject.
Additional text
A well-illustrated textbook, which explores the world of granitic rocks in a multidisciplinary way. Written for a wide readership, it covers a broad range of topics, from the genesis and emplacement of granites to their role in the growth and evolution of the continental crust, and their economic importance as a source for mineral ores.
