Title Introduction to mineralogy and petrology / S.K. Haldar, Emeritus Scientist, Dept. of Applied Geology & Environmental System Management, Presidency University, Kolkata-700 073, and IMX Resources Limited, Australia, formerly, Hindustan Zinc Limited, Hindustan Copper Limited, ESSO INC and BIL Infratech Ltd, India, Josip Tisljar, formerly Professors, Head, Director, President and Dean, Department of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Published Waltham, MA : Elsevier, 2014

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 338 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) Contents Basic mineralogy -- Basic petrology -- Igneous rocks -- Sedimentary rocks -- Metamorphic rocks -- Precipitation systems of major sedimentary bodies -- Collector rocks for oil and gas -- Mineral deposits-host rocks and origin -- Resource assessment and economic aspects -- Hazards of mineral deposits and sustainable development Summary Presents the essentials of mineralogy and petrology, including crystal structure, formation and grouping of minerals and soils, definition, origin, structure and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Provides accessible, step-by-step guidance to exploring, retaining, and implementing the core concepts of mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, mining, and extraction Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Petrology. Mineralogy. petrology. mineralogy. NATURE -- Rocks & Minerals. SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Mineralogy. Mineralogy Petrology Form Electronic book Author Tisljar, Josip, editor ISBN 9780124167100 0124167101

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