Learning objectives
To give information on the stable Isotope technique applied to the rock and mineral studies. To give the tools to interpret the natural processes involving isotopes in the magmatic and sedimentary rock field. To show some examples and applications of the isotope technique in petrological studies
Course unit content
<p>Environmental isotopes in the lithosphere <br />
Standards and measurements, Isotopes, ratios, deltas and other notations in use <br />
Isotope fractionation: physicochemical fractionation, diffusive fractionation, isotope equilibrium, temperature effect on fractionation, kinetic fractionation. <br />
Stable isotope composition of silicates, genesis of magmatic rocks, mineral-water fractionation, crystallisation temperature, isotope geothermometers, rock-mineral exchanges. <br />
Stable isotope composition of carbonates <br />
Examples <br />
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Bibliography
<p>Priciples of Isotope Geology - G. Faure - John Waley and Sons</p>
<p>Introduzione alla Geochimica. - A. Longinelli. S. Deganello – UTET </p>