Igneous rocks and processes: a practical guide

Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. An introduction to magmas and magmatic rocks. 2. Basalts and related rocks. 3. Magma differentiation. 4. Gabbroic rocks. 5. Ultramafi c and ultrabasic rocks. 6. Andesite, dacite and rhyolite. 7. How magmas erupt - an introduction to pyroclastic processes and products. 8. Granitic rocks. 9. Alkali rocks. Appendix A - Mineral identifi cation using a polarizing microscope. Appendix B - Petrographic calculations. Appendix C - Symbols, units and constants used in this book. Glossary. Answers to exercises. Bibliography. Index. Colour plate section. Companion website for this book: wiley.com/go/gill/igneous.