Principles and Applications of Geochemistry

by Gunter Faure

Designed to show readers how to use chemical principles in solving geological problems, this book emphasizes a quantitative approach to problem solving and demonstrates how chemical principles control geologic processes in atomic and large-scale environments. KEY TOPICS: The book starts with basic principles and emphasizes quantitative methods of problem-solving. It uses the principles of isotope geology to enhance the understanding...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0023364505
• ISBN13: 9780023364501
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.9" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Geochemistry the easy way

This text is very easy to read and wide in its breadth. If you are looking for an good introductory text, you have found it. I would suggest using this as a starting place before going into more detailed content.

Facilitates learning

Faure wrote a book with all the technicalities of geochemistry in an easy-to-follow manner. Very good balance of principles and forumlae relative to other Geochemistry books I have used. I borrowed 3 Geochem books from the library (including Faure) for a coarse I am taking and 95% of the time, I find myself using Faure.

Faures principles and apps of geochem

This is an excellent text for geology / earth science undergraduates and graduates covering pretty much all the fundamental geochemistry topics. It is generally very readable with material presented in a logical and coherent fashion. The sections regarding geochemical thermodynamics and the construction of Eh / pH diagrams are especially well presented. An excellent reference text and a must have for those interested in a broad range of geochemical areas.