For FY Bsc geology as their minor subject students ...study of rocks explained in very brief way....easy to understand, Very useful for all geology students namely First year Bsc Geology students (as their minor)....others can read too for improvement of their general knowledge...Enjoy geology with...
, Petrology
• Petrology is the study of all
rocks
• Rocks are made of minerals
• Rocks are generally made of more
than one mineral
• Definition: Petrology is the science
of rocks mainly dealing with
– mode of occurrence
– Composition
– Classification
– Origin
– Relation to geological processes
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, Other terms…
• Petrography – Descriptive part-
dealing with textural,
mineralogical and chemical
studies of rocks. Studied in the
lab.
• Petrogenesis- Study of genesis or
origin of rocks.
• Lithology- Study of stones.
Synonymous to petrology, but
preferred term in engineering,
architecture and other applied
fields.
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