Geochemical kinetics as a topic is now of importance to a wide range of
geochemists in academia, industry, and government, and all geochemists
need a rudimentary knowledge of the field. This book summarizes the
fundamentals of geochemical kinetics with examples drawn especially from
mineral dissolution and precipitation. It also encompasses discussion of
high temperature processes and global geochemical cycle modeling.
Analysis of textures of rocks, sediments, and mineral surfaces are
incorporated throughout and provide a sub-theme of the book. This volume
has textbook potential among upper division undergraduate and graduate
students. The book will also be useful as a reference tool for
practicing geochemists.