Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation"The advent of automated geochemical analytical techniques over the last two decades has brought about significant changes in the field of geochemistry, stimulating the evolution of highly specialized sub-disciplines and the production of a huge volume of geochemical data." "The methodologies of the main geochemical sub-disciplines are clearly explained, drawing together separate fields to provide an overview of the disparate techniques currently in use. The book encompasses major and trace element, radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry, with emphasis on explaining the potential of geochemical techniques and interpreting the results." "Major themes include a critical analysis of geochemical data and current geochemical techniques, the selection of elements for display on variation diagrams, and the use of geochemical data in problem solving and discriminating geological processes." "Final year undergraduates and researchers with a basic knowledge of petrology and geochemistry will find this an excellent source of information on the manipulation of geochemical data. In addition, professional geochemists looking for a broad overview of methods of evaluation and interpretation, and a review of current literature, will find this a valuable reference."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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alkali basalts analysis andesites Archaean atomic number bivariate plot blocking temperature bulk partition coefficient calc-alkaline calculated carbon cation chemical chemistry chondritic CHUR clinopyroxene contamination continental crust correlation coefficient crystal fractionation curve data-set depleted mantle diagenesis discriminant function discrimination diagram Earth Planet element concentrations enriched equation equilibrium evolution feldspar felsic field Figure fluid fractional crystallization geochemical data geochemistry Geol geological granites hydrothermal igneous rocks incompatible elements isochron isotope ratios isotopic composition K₂O komatiite liquid magma chamber major element mantle mantle source measured metamorphic minerals mixing model age MORB Na₂O normalized normative Ohmoto olivine oxides oxygen isotope partial melting partition coefficient Pearce phase plagioclase processes quartz relative reservoirs sample seawater sediments silicate SiO2 Sm/Nd stable isotope sulphate sulphide sulphur Table tectonic setting TiO2 trace element trends variables variation diagrams volcanic rocks volcanic-arc basalts within-plate basalts