MLSU 2122 - GEOLOGY-II Syllabus : Mohanlal Sukhadia University

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Paper–II: PETROLOGY
Time: 3 hrs MM 50


UNIT–I
Introduction to Petrology. Igneous rocks: Forms, structures, textures and
microstructures. Composition of magma, Classification of igneous rocks.


UNIT–II
Processes of differentiation, gaseous transfer within liquid; immiscibility, and
assimilation. Description of the following rock forming families : granite -
granodiorite, syenite, diorite, gabbro, feldspathoidal - syenite, ultrabasic and
ultramafic rocks.


UNIT–III
Metamorphic rocks: Definitions, controls of metamorphism. Metamorphic
processes and reactions. Types of metamorphism - contact, cataclastic, regional
and ocean floor metamorphism.


UNIT–IV
Texture and structure of metamorphic rocks. Nomenclature and description of
important metamorphic rocks. Metasomatism, anatexis, and migmatisation.
Sedimentary rocks: Processes of formation of sediments, diagenesis. Textures of
sedimentary rocks.


UNIT–V
Major sedimentary structures - primary, secondary and biogenetic and their
significance. Classification of sedimentary rocks. Type of arenites, carbonate
rocks, and argillites.