{"product_id":"komatiite-paperback-9781108460514","title":"Komatiite (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108460514","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eKomatiite\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA key reference for researchers and advanced students of petrology, Archaean geology and economic geology.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNicholas Arndt (Author), C. Michael Lesher (Author), Steve J. Barnes (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108460514, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 March 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e487 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 17 x 2.5 cm, 0.87 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… describes komatiites and their geological settings in considerable detail; all komatiites that have ever been found and described to date appear to be included. … well illustrated …' Geological Magazine\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eKomatiites erupted billions of years ago as pulsating streams of white-hot lava. Their unusual chemical compositions and exceptionally high formation temperatures produced highly fluid lava that crystallized as spectacular layered flows. Investigation of the extreme conditions in which komatiites formed provides important evidence about the thermal and chemical evolution of the planet, and the nature of the Precambrian mantle. This monograph, written by three experts with long experience in the field, presents a complete account of the characteristics of komatiites including their volcanic structures, textures, mineralogy and chemical compositions. Models for their formation and eruption are evaluated (including the anhydrous vs. hydrous magmas controversy). A chapter is also devoted to the valuable nickel and copper ore deposits found in komatiites. Komatiite is a key reference for researchers and advanced students interested in petrology, Archaean geology, economic geology, and broader questions about the evolution of the Earth's crust and mantle.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Background Information - Description of the Field Characteristics, Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Komatiites: 1. A brief history of komatiite studies and a discussion of komatiite nomenclature\u003cbr\u003e 2. Brief descriptions of six classic komatiite occurrences\u003cbr\u003e 3. Field characteristics, textures and structures\u003cbr\u003e 4. Mineralogy\u003cbr\u003e 5. Geochemistry\u003cbr\u003e 6. Isotopic compositions of komatiites\u003cbr\u003e 7. Experimental petrology\u003cbr\u003e 8. Physical properties of komatiites\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Interpretation – The Manner of Emplacement, the Origin, and the Tectonic Setting of Komatiites: 9. Physical volcanology\u003cbr\u003e 10. Komatiite-associated Ni-Cu-PGE deposits\u003cbr\u003e 11. The hydrous komatiite hypothesis\u003cbr\u003e 12. Compositions and eruption temperatures of komatiitic liquids\u003cbr\u003e 13. Petrogenesis of komatiite\u003cbr\u003e 14. Geodynamic setting\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geochemistry%20%5BRBGK%5D%22\"\u003eRBGK\u003c\/a\u003e], Petrology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Petrology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Petrology%20%5BRBGG%5D%22\"\u003eRBGG\u003c\/a\u003e], Earth sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Earth sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Earth%20sciences%20%5BRB%5D%22\"\u003eRB\u003c\/a\u003e], Mineralogy \u0026amp; gems [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mineralogy \u0026amp; gems\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mineralogy%20\u0026amp;%20gems%20%5BPNV%5D%22\"\u003ePNV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266286571800,"sku":"9781108460514","price":53.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108460514i_cec47b3d-bdba-4b28-a7b1-064b54c93af8.jpg?v=1696702239","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/komatiite-paperback-9781108460514","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}