Origin and Significance of Zoning in Minerals

Origin and Significance of Zoning in Minerals – The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 34, part 6

Origin and Significance of Zoning in Minerals, edited by R. Mason and R.F. Martin is a thematic collection devoted to the study of chemical and textural zoning in minerals and the geological processes recorded by these patterns. The volume explores how variations in mineral composition preserve evidence of crystal growth, magma evolution, metamorphism, fluid-rock interaction, metasomatism, and diffusion processes. Contributions examine zoning in a wide range of minerals and geological environments, demonstrating how modern analytical techniques can reveal complex histories preserved within individual crystals. Highlighting topics such as oscillatory zoning, trace-element distribution, and growth mechanisms, this issue showcases the growing importance of mineral-scale observations in understanding large-scale geological processes.

These are original publications and are not newly printed. Copies are complete but may exhibit shelf wear, edge wear, discoloration, or other signs of handling and long-term storage consistent with their age. Condition may vary slightly between copies.

Softcover. 255 pages. 1996.

ISBN:0008-4476