Petrology of Polygenic Mafic-Ultramafic Massifs of the East Sakhalin Ophiolite Association

Petrology of Polygenic Mafic-Ultramafic Massifs of the East Sakhalin Ophiolite Association
Author: Felix P. Lesnov
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351852213

The monograph is concerned with results of studies of petrology of mafic-ultramafic massifs as part of the East Sakhalin ophiolite association. It generalizes and interprets a large body of data (mainly original data) on geology, petrography, petrochemistry, and geochemistry of rocks; mineralogy and geochemistry of rock-forming and accessory minerals; chromite and platinum contents, and isotopic age of zircons from rocks of the typical mafic-ultramafic massifs of the East Sakhalin ophiolite association: Berezovka, Shel’ting, Komsomol’sk, and South Schmidt. Gabbroids from the Berezovka massif contain ultramafic xenoliths. Ultramafic rocks are locally cut by gabbroid and pyroxenite veins. Three spatially close but genetically autonomous bodies are distinguished in the structure of the massifs under study: protrusion of upper-mantle restitic ultramafic rocks (harzburgites, lherzolites, and dunites); intrusion of orthomagmatic gabbroids (gabbronorites, gabbro, and norites) that cuts it; and contact-reaction zone, located along the boundaries between gabbroid intrusion and ultramafic protrusion, which consists of hybrid ultramafic rocks (wehrlites, websterites, clinopyroxenites, and their olivine- and plagioclase-containing varieties) and hybrid gabbroids (melano- and mesocratic olivine gabbronorites and gabbro as well as troctolites). The hybrid ultramafic rocks and gabbroids are the product of interaction between mafic melts and restitic ultramafic rocks. Taking into account the later formation of the gabbroid intrusions compared to the ultramafic protrusions, the massifs in question are determined as polygenic. The idea of their polygenic formation is supported by data on the isotopic age of zircons from the Berezovka massif rocks. In this monograph the author develops his earlier proposed concept of polygenic formation of mafic–ultramafic massifs belonging to ophiolite associations. The book addresses a wide circle of petrologists and practicing geologists as well as senior-year students and postgraduates studying problems of mafic-ultramafic magmatism.

Petrology of Polygenic Mafic-Ultramafic Massifs of the East Sakhalin Ophiolite Association

Petrology of Polygenic Mafic-Ultramafic Massifs of the East Sakhalin Ophiolite Association
Author: Felix P. Lesnov
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351852221

The monograph is concerned with results of studies of petrology of mafic-ultramafic massifs as part of the East Sakhalin ophiolite association. It generalizes and interprets a large body of data (mainly original data) on geology, petrography, petrochemistry, and geochemistry of rocks; mineralogy and geochemistry of rock-forming and accessory minerals; chromite and platinum contents, and isotopic age of zircons from rocks of the typical mafic-ultramafic massifs of the East Sakhalin ophiolite association: Berezovka, Shel’ting, Komsomol’sk, and South Schmidt. Gabbroids from the Berezovka massif contain ultramafic xenoliths. Ultramafic rocks are locally cut by gabbroid and pyroxenite veins. Three spatially close but genetically autonomous bodies are distinguished in the structure of the massifs under study: protrusion of upper-mantle restitic ultramafic rocks (harzburgites, lherzolites, and dunites); intrusion of orthomagmatic gabbroids (gabbronorites, gabbro, and norites) that cuts it; and contact-reaction zone, located along the boundaries between gabbroid intrusion and ultramafic protrusion, which consists of hybrid ultramafic rocks (wehrlites, websterites, clinopyroxenites, and their olivine- and plagioclase-containing varieties) and hybrid gabbroids (melano- and mesocratic olivine gabbronorites and gabbro as well as troctolites). The hybrid ultramafic rocks and gabbroids are the product of interaction between mafic melts and restitic ultramafic rocks. Taking into account the later formation of the gabbroid intrusions compared to the ultramafic protrusions, the massifs in question are determined as polygenic. The idea of their polygenic formation is supported by data on the isotopic age of zircons from the Berezovka massif rocks. In this monograph the author develops his earlier proposed concept of polygenic formation of mafic–ultramafic massifs belonging to ophiolite associations. The book addresses a wide circle of petrologists and practicing geologists as well as senior-year students and postgraduates studying problems of mafic-ultramafic magmatism.

Rare Earth Elements in Ultramafic and Mafic Rocks and their Minerals

Rare Earth Elements in Ultramafic and Mafic Rocks and their Minerals
Author: Felix P. Lesnov
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2010-09-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0203830318

This book gives an overview of the worlds literature on analytical data and theoretical concepts of the regularities of rare earth elements (REE) in ultramafic and mafic rocks of different chemical and mineral compositions mantle restites (including those composing mantle xenoliths in alkali basaltoids), highly magnesium hypabyssal roc

Granites

Granites
Author: Anne Nédélec
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2015
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0198705611

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 of 14 chapters containing special 'info boxes' discussing topics for those wishing to deepen the subject.

Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Author: B. Ronald Frost
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2019-10-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1108482511

A concise introduction to the mineralogy and petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks for all Earth Science students.

A Pictorial Guide to Metamorphic Rocks in the Field

A Pictorial Guide to Metamorphic Rocks in the Field
Author: Kurt Hollocher
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-11-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1315761416

This book is an illustrative introduction to metamorphic rocks as seen in the field, designed for advanced high school to graduate-level earth science and geology students to jump-start their observational skills. In addition to photographs of rocks in the field, there are numerous line diagrams and examples of metamorphic features shown in thin section. The thin section photos are all at a scale and in a context that can be related to views seen in the field through a hand lens. This book will serve as a pictorial atlas of metamorphic rocks, processes, and features. Suitable for a broad range of education, background, and interests.

Petrology

Petrology
Author: Loren A. Raymond
Publisher:
Total Pages: 736
Release: 2002
Genre: Petrology
ISBN: 9780071150415

Designed for the middle-level undergraduate geology major, this text incorporates both fundamentals and information on advances in our understanding of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It provides an overview of the field of petrology and a foundation for advanced studies.

Petroleum Geology of the South Caspian Basin

Petroleum Geology of the South Caspian Basin
Author: L. Buryakovsky
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2001-06-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780884153429

Geology of Azerbaijan and the South Caspian Basin; Mud Volcanoes; Regional Distribution of Oil and Gas; Lithostratigraphic Framework; Onshore Oil and Gas Fields; Offshore Oil and Gas Fields.

Principles of Metamorphic Petrology

Principles of Metamorphic Petrology
Author: R. H. Vernon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 3
Release: 2008-04-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0521871786

This book offers a complete introduction to the study of metamorphic rocks.

Ophiolites in Earth History

Ophiolites in Earth History
Author: Yildirim Dilek
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Total Pages: 734
Release: 2003
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781862391451

The 32 papers in this volume examine the mode and nature of igneous, metamorphic, tectonic, sedimentological, and biological processes associated with the evolution of oceanic crust in different tectonic settings in Earth history as revealed in various ophiolites and ophiolite belts around the world, and the geodynamic significance of these ophiolites in the evolution of different orogenic systems. Divided into six thematic sections, the book presents a wealth of new data and syntheses from mainly Phanerozoic ophiolites around the world.