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Harilaos Tsikos, University of Aberdeen, Geofluids, May 2004 <!––end––>
"Here at last is a first–class senior undergraduate–postgraduate texbook focused on the spectrum of geological processes involved in the genesis of ore deposits...No question whatever, Introduction to Ore–Forming Processes succeeds in its principal stated purpose, that being "...to provide a better understanding of the processes as well as the nature and origin, of mineral occurrences and how they fit into the Earth sytem."
The Canadian Mineralogist, March 2005
"The book brings a fresh new look to an old topic; it is balanced as to coverage, it is well and engagingly written, it is up to date, and it is global in coverage. I recommend the volume."
American Mineralogist, January 2005
"This is an excellent book . . . The text of the book is very well–written. The author describes lucidly (and patiently) all important features of specific processes, so that the reader can easily follow his arguments."
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- Opens with an overview of magmatic ore–forming processes
- Moves systematically through hydrothermal and sedimentary metallogenic environments, covering as it does the entire gamut of mineral deposit types, including the fossil fuels and supergene ores
- The final chapter relates metallogeny to global tectonics by examining the distribution of mineral deposits in space and time
- Boxed examples of world famous ore deposits are featured throughout providing context and relevance to the process–oriented descriptions of ore genesis
- Brings the discipline of economic geology back into the realm of conventional mainstream earth science by emphasizing the fact that mineral deposits are simply one of the many natural wonders of geological process and evolution.
Artwork from the book is available to instructors at www.blackwellpublishing.com/robb.
Igneous rocks host a large number of different ore deposit types. Read the first page
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This book though is a fantastic introduction to ore deposit geology. Readable, interesting, thorough and up to date. Brilliant explanation of lateritic ores and very good for metallic ores, VMS. etc. Enough detail for more advanced readers and experienced geologists as well.
It helped me pass with a top grade despite Jens' ( some of you will know who I mean...) best efforts to confuse us - what more do you want?
The content is extensive, and addresses the important points of ore formation: the mechanisms of deposition, why certain forms of deposition take place, and, importantly, where different deposit types are found. This is backed up by numerous diagrams and case studies which both aid understanding and provide useful context.
The organisation of the book is, at times, a little peculiar or seemingly haphazard, a fact which the author recognises. This does not have any significant impact on understanding, and would be utterly unimportant for a student who wished to read only on a specific type of ore deposit.
Finally, Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes delivers its content in a way which is not only accessible but also interesting. It is not often that I find a textbook as engrossing as a novel, but this is one of those cases.
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