SUBJECT
Title
Petrography and petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks
Type of instruction
practical
Level
master
Faculty
Part of degree program
Credits
2
Recommended in
Semester 2
Typically offered in
Spring semester
Course description
The aim of the course to practise the in-depth analysis of igneous and metamorphic rocks under the polarizing microscope and the petrogenetic interpretation of observations.
During the course the students will get acquainted with the most abundant igneous and metamorphic rocks and rock associations, their mineralogy, texture and common alterations. Based on the observations they are required to establish both their primary name in petrographic nomenclature and later effects as far as possible.
Readings
- MacKenzie W. S. – Adams A. E. (1993): A Colour Atlas of Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section. Manson Publishing.
- Vernon R. H. (2004): A practical guide to Rock Microstructure. Cambridge University Press