Granites

Granites are emblematic rocks developed from a magma that crystallized in the Earth's crust. They ultimately outcrop at the surface of every continent. This book - translated, edited, and updated from the original French edition Petrologie des Granites published by Vuibert in 2011 - gives a modern presentation of granitic rocks, or granites, from magma genesis to their emplacement into the crust and their crystallization. Mineralogical, petrological, physical, and economical aspects are developed in a succession of 14 chapters. Special 'info boxes' discuss topics for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the subject. Also included is a glossary, a comprehensive bibliography, as well as descriptions of modern techniques. Granites are considered in their geological spatial and temporal frame, in relation with Plate Tectonics and Earth History, and assisted by a large number of high quality illustrations. The anticipated audience is expected to be broad-based, appealing to both an academic and general science readership. The book will be a valuable reference work for advanced undergraduate Earth Science courses in igneous geology, mineralogy and geochemistry and economic/ore geology. The authors, translator and publishers are to be congratulated on producing a welcome, authoritative and insightful contribution to the literature on granite. A recommended (and affordable) read! GeoScientist ... a welcome addition to the English-language literature on geology. CHOICE This book is a welcome addition to the literature on granitic rocks. The authors have done a great job integrating data from a wide variety of sources to build a comprehensive and timely account of granitic magmatism. It provides valuable reading for those interested not just in granites but igneous geology more broadly Professor Nick Petford, University of Northampton A well-illustrated textbook, which explores the world of granitic rocks in a multidisciplinary way. Written for a wide readership, it covers a broad range of topics, from the genesis and emplacement of granites to their role in the growth and evolution of the continental crust, and their economic importance as a source for mineral ores Pierre Barbey, CRPG-CNRS The book has much to commend it, but is particularly useful in drawing attention to some of the modern techniques used in the study of granites. Carl R. Anhaeusser1. What is a granite? ; 2. Origin of granitic magmas ; 3. Segregation of granitic melt ; 4. Genesis of hybrid granitoids: mingling and mixing ; 5. Transport of granitic magma ; 6. Emplacement and shape of granite plutons ; 7. Thermomechanical aspects in the country rocks around granite plutons ; 8. Crystallization of granitics magmas ; 9. Microstructures and fabrics of granites ; 10. Magnetic fabrics in granites ; 11. Zoning in granite plutons ; 12. Granites and plate tectonics ; 13. Precambrian granitic rocks ; 14. Granite metallogeny