Elements of Geochemistry, Geochemical Exploration and Medical Geology

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.

This book is a welcome addition to the available literature for the students and research scholars of Geology. It is divided into three separate parts, first one is Geochemistry comprising of 11 chapters, second one is Geochemical Exploration comprising of 12 chapters and third one is Medical Geology which is comprised of 4 chapters.

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 International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). Some of the original concepts of author are being given in this book.

Contents:
Basic Principles of Chemistry
Chemistry of Minerals
Geochemistry of Major Elements
Trace Element Geochemistry
Isotope Geochemistry
Geochemistry of the Universe
Geochemistry of the Earth
Geochemistry of Igneous Rocks
Geochemistry of Metamorphic Rocks
Geochemistry of Sedimentary Rocks
Geochemistry of Ore Deposits
What is Geochemical Exploration?
Dispersion Patterns of deep seated origin
Surficial Dispersion Patterns
Methods of Sampling
Sample Preparation
LaboratoryMethods of Analysis
Bedrock Geochemical Surveys
Soil Geochemical Surveys
Stream Sediment Surveys
Biogeochemical and Geobotanical Surveys
Other Geochemical Surving Methods
Design of Geochemical Exploration Programs
Fundamental Principles of Medical Geology
Trace Elements and Human Health
Geological Health Hazards
Mineral Medicines in Ayurveda
Readership: Graduate and Post Graduate Students, Academicians and Researchers in the field of Geology.