General Classification of Igneous Rocks

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Author:

Stephen Nelson

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Tulane University

Collection:

NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC)

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

These lecture notes are part of a series of lectures available on the geology department website at Tulane University. Topics covered include criteria for the classification of igneous rocks, field identification of minerals present in hand sample, thin section examination and chemical analysis. The general chemical classification covers silica content (silica saturation), aluminum saturation, and alkaline and subalkaline rocks. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lecture Notes

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0

Copyright Holder:

Copyright 2001 Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118.