Petrology
Petrology is an earth science discipline concerned with the study of rocks, their formation, composition, and properties. As such, it encompasses the investigation of collectible specimens such as minerals, including calcite crystals, which are highly prized by enthusiasts for their beauty and unique characteristics. Petrologists examine rocks at various scales, from microscopic minerals to large-scale formations, and use a variety of techniques to understand their formation and history. The field has applications in fields such as mining, construction, environmental science, and even art and design, where rock and mineral specimens are used for decorative purposes. Overall, petrology is a fascinating branch of geology that offers insights into the Earth's complex history and dynamics.
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| [tsop.org] | The Society for Organic Petrology |
| [minsocam.org] | |
| [geochemicalperspectivesletters.org] | Geochemical Perspectives Letters | A journal of the European Association of Geochemistry |
| [wdvglab.com] | W D Von Gonten Engineering LLC |
| [oxinst.com] | Leading provider of high technology products and services for research and industry - Oxford Instruments |
| [iagc-society.org] | International Association of Geochemistry - About |
| [ebsd.com] | Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) - Oxford Instruments |
| [egu.eu] | European Geosciences Union |
| [cryingrocks.org] | Crying Rocks Ministry - Creation Science (Big Bang) |
| [college.earthscienceeducation.net] | Courses |
| [elementsmagazine.org] | The Invisible Ocean: Hydrogen in the Deep Earth - Elements Magazine |
| [mindat.org] | Mindat.org - Mines, Minerals and More |
| [members.tsop.org] | TSOP |
| [oumnh.ox.ac.uk] | Museum of Natural History homepage | Oxford University Museum of Natural History |