Geochemistry is a prime branch of geosciences, which relates to variety of sub-disciplines including mineralogy, petrology and petrogenesis, tectonics, exploration and economic geology. Geochemistry is an important tool for exploration of hidden ore deposits and understanding geo-scientific causes for health related hazards.<\/p>\n
This book is a welcome addition to the available literature for the students and research scholars of Geology<\/b>. It is divided into three separate parts, first one is Geochemistry<\/b> comprising of 11 chapters, second one is Geochemical Exploration<\/b> comprising of 12 chapters and third one is Medical Geology<\/b> which is comprised of 4 chapters.<\/p>\n
Since this book is intended for the graduate and post graduate students of geology, it is written in simple English that can be easily followed by an average student. It will be a comprehensive collection of principles of Geochemistry, Geochemical Exploration techniques and Fundamental concepts of Medical Geology. It will be first textbook covering medical geology under distinct chapter scheme. The discipline of medical geology is newly emerging and propagated by the Internal Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). Some of the original concepts of author are being given in this book.<\/p>\n
Contents:
\n\u2022 Basic Principles of Chemistry
\n\u2022 Chemistry of Minerals
\n\u2022 Geochemistry of Major Elements
\n\u2022 Trace Element Geochemistry
\n\u2022 Isotope Geochemistry
\n\u2022 Geochemistry of the Universe
\n\u2022 Geochemistry of the Earth
\n\u2022 Geochemistry of Igneous Rocks
\n\u2022 Geochemistry of Metamorphic Rocks
\n\u2022 Geochemistry of Sedimentary Rocks
\n\u2022 Geochemistry of Ore Deposits
\n\u2022 What is Geochemical Exploration?
\n\u2022 Dispersion Patterns of deep seated origin
\n\u2022 Surficial Dispersion Patterns
\n\u2022 Methods of Sampling
\n\u2022 Sample Preparation
\n\u2022 LaboratoryMethods of Analysis
\n\u2022 Bedrock Geochemical Surveys
\n\u2022 Soil Geochemical Surveys
\n\u2022 Stream Sediment Surveys
\n\u2022 Biogeochemical and Geobotanical Surveys
\n\u2022 Other Geochemical Surving Methods
\n\u2022 Design of Geochemical Exploration Programs
\n\u2022 Fundamental Principles of Medical Geology
\n\u2022 Trace Elements and Human Health
\n\u2022 Geological Health Hazards
\n\u2022 Mineral Medicines in Ayurveda<\/p>\n
“Thus the book provides a simple, succinct and lucid account of the entire gamut of geochemistry, exploration geochemistry and the new branch of medical geology. The book is an excellent addition to such texts already in the market. However, it is very student-friendly since it provides details on varied topics covered under its title in a more focused, succinct and straight forward manner that it becomes like a guide book.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the most revered doyen of Indian geology, the late B. P. Radhakrishna had blessed the author in his endeavour to write a book on this topic. The book must adorn the shelves of libraries as a book of reference and thus will be useful for both geologists and non-geologists
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