Petrology (from Ancient Greek πέτρος (pétros) 'rock' and -λογία (-logía) 'study of') is the branch of geology that studies rocks, their mineralogy, composition, texture, structure and the conditions under …

Petrology, scientific study of rocks that deals with their composition, texture, and structure; their occurrence and distribution; and their origin in relation to physicochemical conditions and geologic …

Jan 5, 2023 · Learn what petrology is — the science of rocks. Explore igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic petrology, methods, and why petrology matters in understanding Earth’s evolution.

Petrology is a field of geology that focuses on the study of rocks and the conditions under which they are formed. It utilizes the classical fields of mineralogy, petrography, [1] and chemical analyses to …

Petrology (from the Ancient Greek: πέτρος, romanized: pétros, lit. ‘rock’ and λόγος, lógos) is the branch of geology that studies rocks and the conditions under which they form.

Petrology is the branch of geology that studies rocks, their origins, formation, and composition. It connects the physical properties of rocks to geological processes, providing insight into the Earth's …

Dec 18, 2025 · In addition to assessing sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks that are accessible at the surface, experimental petrology aims to create high pressure and temperature …