Komatiites provide important evidence about the thermal and chemical evolution of the planet. This monograph presents a complete account of their characteristics including their volcanic structures, textures, mineralogy and chemical compositions. Komatiite is a key reference for researchers and advanced students of petrology, Archaean geology and economic geology.
Komatiites provide important evidence about the thermal and chemical evolution of the planet. This monograph presents a complete account of their characteristics including their volcanic structures, textures, mineralogy and chemical compositions. Komatiite is a key reference for researchers and advanced students of petrology, Archaean geology and economic geology.