The Interpretation of Igneous Rocks
Our aim in writing this book is to try to show how igneous rocks can be persuaded to reveal some ofthe secrets of their origins. The data of igneous rocks consist of field relations, texture, mineralogy, and geochemistry. Additionally, experimental petrol
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THE INTERPRETATION OF IGNEOUS ROCKS K. G. Cox, 1. D. Bell and R. 1. Pankhurst
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Springer-Science+Business Media, B.v.
First edition 1979 Reprinted 1993
© 1979 K.G. Cox, J.D.Bell and R.J. Pankhurst Originally published by Chapman & Hall in 1979
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Preface
Our aim in writing this book is to try to show how igneous rocks can be persuaded to reveal some ofthe secrets of their origins. The data of igneous rocks consist of field relations, texture, mineralogy, and geochemistry. Additi
