Petrography

Petrography

Petrography is a branch of geology that focuses on the detailed description and classification of rocks based on their mineralogical composition and texture. It involves the study of rock samples through microscopic analysis to identify minerals, textures, and structures. By examining thin sections of rocks under a polarizing microscope, petrographers can determine the origins, geological history, and physical properties of rocks. This field is crucial in understanding the formation processes of rocks, their relationship to geological environments, and their potential economic significance, such as in the exploration and extraction of mineral resources. Petrography plays a fundamental role in geological studies, aiding in the interpretation of geological processes and the characterization of rock types across various Earth sciences disciplines.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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