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Thermodynamics of Minerals and Melts

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Editors:
  1. R. C. Newton

    1. Department of the Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA

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  2. A. Navrotsky

    1. Department of Chemistry, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA

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  3. B. J. Wood

    1. Department of Geology, University of Manchester, Manchester, USA

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Part of the book series: Advances in Physical Geochemistry (PHYSICAL GEOCHE, volume 1)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  3. Thermodynamics of Mineral Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 17-17
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    2. Thermodynamic Analysis of Simple Mineral Systems

      • T. J. B. Holland
      Pages 19-34

    3. Lambda Transitions in Minerals

      • A. B. Thompson, E. H. Perkins
      Pages 35-62

    4. Crystal Field Electronic Effects on the Thermodynamic Properties of Fe2+ Minerals

      • B. J. Wood
      Pages 63-84

    5. Isotopic Thermometry

      • R. N. Clayton
      Pages 85-109

    6. Calculation of Thermodynamic Properties of End-Member Minerals from Natural Parageneses

      • L. L. Perchuk, K. K. Podlesskii, L. Ya. Aranovich
      Pages 111-129

    7. Thermodynamics of the Garnet—Plagioclase—Al2SiO5—Quartz Geobarometer

      • R. C. Newton, H. T. Haselton
      Pages 131-147

    8. The Thermodynamics of the Mg2Si2O6-CaMgSi2O6 Join: A Review and an Improved Model

      • D. H. Lindsley, J. E. Grover, P. M. Davidson
      Pages 149-175

  4. Thermodynamics of Melt Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 177-177
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    2. Thermodynamics of Simple Molten Salt Mixtures

      • O. J. Kleppa
      Pages 179-188

    3. Thermodynamics of Mixing in Silicate Glasses and Melts

      • A. Navrotsky
      Pages 189-205

    4. Thermodynamic Modeling of Silicate Melts

      • Y. Bottinga, D. F. Weill, P. Richet
      Pages 207-245

    5. Calculating Mineral—Melt Equilibria with Stoichiometry, Mass Balance, and Single-Component Distribution Coefficients

      • C. H. Langmuir, G. N. Hanson
      Pages 247-271

    6. Volatile Interactions in Magmas

      • J. R. Holloway
      Pages 273-293

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 295-304
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About this book

Today large numbers of geoscientists apply thermodynamic theory to solu­ tions of a variety of problems in earth and planetary sciences. For most problems in chemistry, the application of thermodynamics is direct and rewarding. Geoscientists, however, deal with complex inorganic and organic substances. The complexities in the nature of mineralogical substances arise due to their involved crystal structure and multicomponental character. As a result, thermochemical solutions of many geological-planetological problems should be attempted only with a clear understanding of the crystal-chemical and thermochemical character of each mineral. The subject of physical geochemistry deals with the elucidation and application of physico-chemical principles to geosciences. Thermodynamics of mineral phases and crystalline solutions form an integral part of it. Developments in mineralogic thermody­ namics in recent years have been very encouraging, but do not easily reach many geoscientists interested mainly in applications. This series is to provide geoscientists and planetary scientists with current information on the develop­ ments in thermodynamics of mineral systems, and also provide the active researcher in this rapidly developing field with a forum through which he can popularize the important conclusions of his work. In the first several volumes, we plan to publish original contributions (with an abundant supply of back­ ground material for the uninitiated reader) and thoughtful reviews from a number of researchers on mineralogic thermodynamics, on the application of thermochemistry to planetary phase equilibria (including meteorites), and on kinetics of geochemical reactions.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of the Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA

    R. C. Newton

  • Department of Chemistry, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA

    A. Navrotsky

  • Department of Geology, University of Manchester, Manchester, USA

    B. J. Wood

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Thermodynamics of Minerals and Melts

  • Editors: R. C. Newton, A. Navrotsky, B. J. Wood

  • Series Title: Advances in Physical Geochemistry

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5871-1

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York Inc 1981

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-5873-5Published: 12 November 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-5871-1Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0722-3269

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 304

  • Topics: Mineralogy, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

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