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Komatiite (Hardcover)
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Komatiite (Hardcover)
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Komatiites 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.
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