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Volume 5 has several objectives. The first is to present an overview of the composition of surface and ground waters on the continents and the mechanisms that control the compositions. The second is to present summaries of the tools and methodologies used in modern studies of the geochemistry of surface and ground waters. The third is to present information on the role of weathering and soil formation in geochemical cycles: weathering affects the chemistry of the atmosphere through uptake of carbon dioxide and oxygen, and paleosols (preserved soils in the rock record) provide information on the composition of the atmosphere in the geological past.

Reprinted individual volume from the acclaimed Treatise on Geochemistry (10 Volume Set, ISBN 0-08-043751-6, published in 2003)

* Present an overview of the composition of surface and ground waters on the continents and the mechanisms that control the compositions
* Provides summaries of the tools and methodologies used in modern studies of the geochemistry of surface and ground waters
* Features information on the role of weathering and soil formation in geochemical cycles
* Contains information on the composition of the atmosphere in the geological past.
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Excellent
This volume of the Treatise on Geochemistry is highly specialized in surface and groundwater. Some of the papers published here are very interesting in order to understand, for example, the appearance of trace elements in river waters or even weathering at low temperatures (which is the range of temperatures that a river have). Sometimes becomes very technical and is needed a high base on geochemistry, but most of the time is a very understandable book full of references that can be checked on-line. I recommend this book for graduate students that will like to pursue high studies on earth and planetary sciences. ... Read more

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The book documents and explains, in three parts, geochemical anomaly and mineral prospectivity mapping by using a geographic information system (GIS). Part I reviews and couples the concepts of (a) mapping geochemical anomalies and mineral prospectivity and (b) spatial data models, management and operations in a GIS. Part II demonstrates GIS-aided and GIS-based techniques for analysis of robust thresholds in mapping of geochemical anomalies. Part III explains GIS-aided and GIS-based techniques for spatial data analysis and geo-information sybthesis for conceptual and predictive modeling of mineral prospectivity. Because methods of geochemical anomaly mapping and mineral potential mapping are highly specialized yet diverse, the book explains only methods in which GIS plays an important role. The book avoids using language and functional organization of particular commercial GIS software, but explains, where necessary, GIS functionality and spatial data structures appropriate to problems in geochemical anomaly mapping and mineral potential mapping. Because GIS-based methods of spatial data analysis and spatial data integration are quantitative, which can be complicated to non-numerate readers, the book simplifies explanations of mathematical concepts and their applications so that the methods demonstrated would be useful to professional geoscientists, to mineral explorationists and to research students in fields that involve analysis and integration of maps or spatial datasets. The book provides adequate illustrations for more thorough explanation of the various concepts.

*explains GIS functionality and spatial datastructures appropriate regardless of particular GIS software is in use
*simplifies explanation of mathematical concepts and application
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Modern geochemistry possesses not only the vigor of geology and chemistry but also the rigor of mathematics. This book presents quantitative treatments of a wide range of fundamental problems related to geochemistry and geology. It shows that trace elements, isotopes, and equations are integrative tools in modern geochemistry for studying various Earth processes. In many chapters, simple models are presented first, and more parameters are gradually added so that the sophisticated models can be perceived as natural outgrowths of simple ones. The book will help scientists and graduate students in Earth Sciences improve their capacity to understand, apply, criticize, and appreciate the available models and possibly to develop their own models. This understanding will provide penetrating insights into fundamental principles in geochemistry, geology, analytical chemistry, and mass spectrometry as well as any other fields in the natural sciences. ... Read more

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Reflecting rapid changes in our knowledge of the earth's chemistry, this revision is more quantitative, gives more attention to environmental issues, and places greater emphasis on the application of geochemistry to geological problems than its predecessor. Using examples from actual field and laboratory studies, the authors give students a feeling for the application of geochemistry for many kinds of earth-science inquiry. ... Read more

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Outstanding for Geology's students
Books used in Geology are somewhat expensive, specially on their first edition. At Amazon.com you can reach products avaiable for tiny prices, even being from other countries.

"An Introduction to Geochemistry" is a good example, This important book is unavaiable in Brazil and we have to import it. So, I came here and looked for. Then, I found a good one in USA and the price plus shipping taxes made me possible to buy it.

And the best: looks new! ... Read more

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Updated throughout with the latest data and findings, the Second Edition of Essentials of Geochemistry provides students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of and approaches to modern geochemical analysis. The text uses a "concepts of chemical equilibrium" approach, which considers the reactions that occur as a result of changes in heat production and pressure within the Earth to introduce students to the basic geochemical principles. This text is for those who want a quantitative treatment that integrates the principles of thermodynamics, solution chemistry, and kinetics into the study of earth processes.This timely text contains numerous examples and problems sets which use SUPCRT92 to allow students to test their understanding of thermodynamic theory and maximize their comprehension of this prominent field.New sections introduce current hot topics such as global geochemical change with the short and long term carbon cycle, carbon isotopes and the Permo-Triassic extinction event, kinetics and the origin of life and the use of boron and nitrogen isotopes. ... Read more

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Confusing, lacking examples and equations...
This book is well-intended, covering a fairly wide array of concepts. However, open the book from either the front or back, and you will find nice large, empty inside front and back covers! This is the first chemistry/physics/engineering text I've encountered with no equations, constants and conversions printed immediately inside the covers(or anywhere else, for that matter)! This one fact makes the book difficult and time-consuming to use for completing homework assignments and learning new concepts. A near total lack of diagrams, charts or graphic representation of concepts is also disappointing.

Inefficient and ineffective.
My prof. utilized this text for the first time last semester, and assumed it would be a good text.My background was Chem I, Chem II, Organic Chem, and Quantitative Analysis.I and a classmate with a similar background both found this text to be ineffective and inefficient.For example, one must page to Chapter 5 before finding a periodic table; every chemistry text I've seen thus far includes one on the opening pages.The treatment of atomic orbital energies was the worst I've ever seen - what introductory texts handle with a few well-chosen diagrams was written out into a page of excruciating text (p 146-147). Equations were given, but it was not always readily clear what each symbol stood for; examples were nearly non-existant. I was so excited about this course and I'm just grateful that the instructor was of much higher quality than the text.

Not very helpful.
This is not a very helpful text to anyone interested in aqueous geochemistry.One thing to consider before purchasing this text...Do you have a background in this material?If you do, then it might prove useful (i.e. professors and professionals).If not, then consider another text (i.e. students...I really don't think anyone will read a geochem text for fun).If you are a student and this is the required text, then buy another used text (see below) or checkout another text from the local/campus library to assist you.You will not find any thoroughly solved examples in this text.The so-called examples that are presented are not very helpful.Examples would have been great and considering the size of the text, one wonders why they were not included.

Students: checkout Drever or Langmuir or the old classic by Garrels and Christ.If you are new to this material, I would recommend Drever then follow up with Garrels. ... Read more

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Langmuir provides a thorough presentation of natural chemical concentrations,systems and processes to help readers (1) understand controls on the chemicalquality of surface and subsurface waters, and (2) distinguish between thenatural and the anthropogenic.Unlike most authors, whosecivil/sanitary engineering backgrounds promote a more aquatic chemistryperspective, LangmuirUs geology/geochemistry experience focuses coverage on thechemical interactions between water and geological materials. The book providesvaluable training in using in the geochemical computer code MINTEQA2 asan integral problem-solving tool. ... Read more

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Printing issues
Textprinted is light ink and seems to be stretched to one side of the page.This is a difficult subject to put in a book, but about as good of job as Drevers version called The Geochemistry of Natural Waters.

Good material with landmines
I used this book for a graduate course in Envvironmental Engineering.I found the material comprehensive and well presented.However, some of the example problems have errors that require considerable time to shake out when learning the material.This book really needs an errata page and solicitation of errors.

thorough textbook
leading text in aqueous geochemistry is thorough and well founded. A very good reference.

Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry
This was one of the better texts that I used for a graduate course in chemical hydrogeology.More quantitative than most of the other books avialable.I found it somewhat useful.There are plenty of problems at the end of the chapters and the text covers more topics than Drever or Kehew.Langmuir covers thermochemical principles, kinetics, complexes, acid-base reactions, carbonate chemistry, silicate weathering, adsorption-desorption, redox reactions and computer models.This is a worthwhile textbook.

Hydrochemistry-Bestseller
Very valuable book. Useful for scientist as well as students of protection of environment ... Read more

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Explores how geochemists study minerals in rocks and soils to learn about the earth and its history. ... Read more

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This book explicitly investigates issues of astrobiological relevance in the context of cold aqueous planetary geochemistry.

At the core of the technical chapters is the FREZCHEM model, initially developed over many years by one of the authors to quantify aqueous electrolyte properties and chemical thermodynamics at subzero temperatures. FREZCHEM, of general relevance to biogeochemists and geochemical modelers, cold planetary scientists, physicochemists and chemical engineers, is subsequently applied to the exploration of biogeochemical applications to solar systems bodies in general, and to speculations about the limits for life in cold environments in particular.

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Devoted to the basic and broad understanding of petroleum geoscience, this book integrates the contributions of geology, geophysics and other branches of geoscience into one complete volume. This second edition has been updated to include the latest informatioon on applying the geosciences to reducing the risk in petroleum exploration. Case studies relating to both discovering oil and gas and defining reservoir community after discovery are cited. The book also includes clear explanations of subjects such as biomarkers. This volume is intended for geoscience students, as well as for petroleum geochemists, geologists, geophysicists, engineers, managers and technical personnel. ... Read more

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excelent book, worth the price and more!
this book is clear, easy reading, and focused. It gave me all the answers I was looking for plus a lot more. The best book of organic geochemistry and petroleum geochemistry you can buy. I really recomend it. ... Read more

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This book is a collection of keynote reviews and detailed case-studies covering the principal areas of active research and state-of-the-art industrial practice in the field of mine water management. It addresses both issues of water quantity (such as the impact of longwall mining on the piezometry and hydraulic properties of overlying aquifers) and water quality (spanning an array of sites from deep coal mines to open-pit base metal mines), as well as a wealth of hybrid, integrated studies in which hydrogeological and geochemical aspects are considered (and managed) together. The papers presented in this book are intended for practising geologists and engineers involved in the management of active and abandoned mine sites all over the world. It is also of interest to academic geoscientists and students with interests in low-temperature aqueous geochemistry and the hydrogeology of complex, quasi-karstic groundwater flow systems.

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200 Years of British Hydrogeology (Geological Society Special Publication) - ISBN 1862391556
Energy, Waste and the Environment: A Geochemical Perspective (Geological Society Special Publication) - ISBN 186239167X

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This book discusses the progress that is being made through innovations in instrumental measurements of geologic and geochemical systems and their study using modern mathematical modeling. It covers the systems approach to understanding sedimentary rocks and their role in evolution and containment of subsurface fluids.

Fundamental aspects of petroleum geology and geochemistry, generation, migration, accumulation, evaluation and production of hydrocarbons are discussed with worldwide examples. Various physical and chemical properties of subsurface waters, crude oils and natural gases are described which is especially important to production engineering. Among various properties of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons the most important are wettability affecting production characteristics and ultimate recovery: relative permeability affecting reservoir fluid flow to the production wells; density differences between immiscible fluids which affects gravity drainage; viscosity of subsurface fluids affecting the relative mobility of each fluid; and fluid chemistry, which affects the absorption, ultimate recovery and monetary value of produced hydrocarbons.

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Great reviewer and knowledge updater text for those in the petroleum industry
Great reviewer and knowledge updater text for those in the petroleum industry. ... Read more

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For one/two-semester, junior/graduate-level courses in geochemistry.   This text covers the entire field of geochemistry -- assuming very little chemical and mathematical background on the part of students. It uses a blend of theory, laboratory, and field studies to show how geochemical principles can be used to solve specific geologic problems, and features many detailed examples of the application of geochemical principles to the study of natural waters, soil, and sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks.

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Horrible text book
If your professor chooses this book, plan on having a bad semester. This book was written by someone that knows chemistry, but lacks the skills of teaching. The example are poorly connected, worst case scenario-it took me an hour of plugging in different formulas and variables to arrive at the same answer. ... Read more

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This book covers the more basic aspects of carbonate minerals and their interaction with aqueous solutions; modern marine carbonate formation and sediments; carbonate diagenesis (early marine, meteoric and burial); the global cycle of carbon and human intervention; and the role of sedimentary carbonates as indicators of stability and changes in the Earth's surface environment. The selected subjects are presented with sufficient background information to enable the non-specialist to understand the basic chemistry involved.Tested on classes taught by the authors, and approved by the students, this comprehensive volume will prove itself to be a valuable reference source to students, researchers and professionals in the fields of oceanography, geochemistry, petrology, environmental science and petroleum geology. ... Read more

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This thoroughly revised and expanded new edition incorporates the most recent research findings on the subject, such as the discovery of dramatic undersea hydrothermal vents. It describes the key process in the generation of ore deposits and emphasizes solid theoretical understanding. ... Read more

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Geochemisrty of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits 3rd Adition
Purchase the Geochemisrty of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits 3rd Adition, from Amazon web site. No third party. Book was $240, however print quality is very poor. Has a copy been done?

excelent
this is very essential for economic geologists ... Read more

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Noble Gas Geochemistry gives a comprehensive description of the physical chemistry and cosmochemistry of noble gases, before leading on to applications for problem-solving in the earth and planetary sciences. There have been many developments in the use of the noble gases since publication of the first edition of this book in 1983. This second edition has been fully revised and updated. The book will be invaluable to graduate students and researchers in the earth and planetary sciences who use noble gas geochemistry techniques. ... Read more

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This volume covers the formation and biogeochemistry of a variety of important sediment types from their initial formation through their conversion (diagenesis) to sedimentary rocks. The volume deals with the chemical, mineralogical, and isotopic properties of sediments and sedimentary rocks and their use in interpreting the environment of formation and subsequent events in the history of sediments, and the nature of the ocean-atmosphere system through geological time.

Reprinted individual volume from the acclaimed Treatise on Geochemistry,
(10 Volume Set, ISBN 0-08-043751-6, published in 2003)

* Comprehensive and authoritative scope and focus
* Reviews from renowned scientists across a range of subjects, providing both overviews and new data, supplemented by extensive bibliographies
* Extensive illustrations and examples from the field ... Read more