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petrology

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Petrology is the branch of geology concerned with the origin, composition, structure, and classification of rocks. It investigates the physical and chemical conditions under which rocks form and evolve, providing fundamental insights into Earth's processes, history, and the formation of planetary bodies.

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MS

China University of Geosciences (Beijing)

FW

Chinese Academy of Sciences

SA

Curtin University

RS

University of Bristol

WL

Macquarie University

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United States Geological Survey

Reston, United States