Practical Geochemistry

Paul Alexandre is an experienced geochemist who trained in France before perfecting his skills in Canada. He has applied geochemistry to areas such as metallogeny and mineral exploration, geochronology, mineralogy, and environmental studies. Paul is a dedicated professor, a supervisor, and a researcher at Brandon University, Canada.

• 1. The elements.- Nucleosynthesis.- Characteristics.- Isotopes.- Behaviour.- Substitutions.- 2. Analytical techniques.- Whole rock.- Microbeam.- Isotopes.- Data treatment and statistics.- 3. Applications.- Chemical composition of the Earth.- Lithogeochemistry and rock classification.- Geodynamic setting.- Alterations and metamorphism.- Mineral exploration.