Trace Elements in Magmas

A Theoretical Treatment

Studying the distribution of certain elements, present in very low concentrations in igneous and metamorphic rocks, can yield important clues about the rocks' origin and evolution. Trace elements do not give rise to characteristic minerals, but their behaviour can be modelled to provide historical information about the source magma. This book brings together the essential theory required to understand the behaviour of trace elements in magmas and magma-derived rocks.

• Format
• 255 pages, Paperback
• First published
• April 23, 2007
• Publishers
• Cambridge University Press
• Subjects
• Geochemistry·Science·Science·Mathematics·Earth Sciences·Geology·Science·Geology
• Language
• English