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Economic GeologyByM.AbhilashGeologyEconomic GeologyEconomic Geology branches

8/25/20122geologyAGENDA28/25/2012geology3 Geology

8/25/2012geology4Economic geologyEconomic geology is the study of fuels, metals, and other materials from the earth that are of interest to industry or the economy in general.

8/25/2012geology5 Geo ChemistryGeochemistryis the sciencethat uses the tools and principles ofchemistryto explain the mechanisms behind major geological systems such as theEarth's crustand itsoceans

8/25/2012geology6 Mineralogy

Mineralogyis a subset ofgeologyspecializing in the scientific study of crystal structure, and physical (includingoptical) properties ofminerals. Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation, classification of minerals, their geographical distribution, as well as their utilization.

8/25/2012geology7Geophysics

Geophysics deals the study of the Earth using quantitative physical methods.

8/25/2012geology8Petrologyis the branch of geologythat studies the origin, composition, distribution and structure ofrocks. Petrology

8/25/2012geology9Structural geologyStructural geologyis the study of the three-dimensional distribution ofrocksunits with respect to their deformational histories. The primary goal of structural geology is to use measurements of present-day rocks geometries to uncover information about the history of deformation in the rocks, and ultimately, to understand thestress fieldthat resulted in the observed strain and geometries.8/25/2012geology10conclusionEconomic geology is studied and practiced by geologists. However it is of prime interest toinvestment bankers, stock analysts and other professions such as engineers, environmental scientists, and conservationists because of the far-reaching impact that extractive industries have on society, the economy, and the environment.8/25/2012geology11

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