Granite Landforms

List of FiguresPrefacePart I Introduction Chapter 1. Landforms developed on granitic rocks Chapter 2. Characteristics of granitic rocks A. Occurrences of granite B. Definition and composition C. Some physical characteristics Chapter 3. Weathering, with Particular reference to granitic rocks A. Physical weathering B. Chemical attack C. Initial breakdown D. Factors influencing the weathering of granitePart II Major Forms and Assemblages Chapter 4. Boulders A. Subsurface exploitation of orthogonal fracture sets B. Historical perspective C. Types of peripheral weathering D. Evacuation of debris E. Disintegration of sheet structure Chapter 5. Inselbergs A. Bornhardt characteristics B. Reasons for positive relief C. Subsurface initiation D. Environments of development E. Scarp retreat F. Evidence and argument G. Domical form H. Other inselbergs Chapter 6. All-slopes topography A. Distribution B. Origins Chapter 7. Granite plains A. Buried and exhumed plains B. Etch plains C. Plains of subaerial (epigene) originPart III Minor Landforms Chapter 8. Forms of gentle slopes A. Rock basins B. Pedestals C. Rock doughnuts D. Runnels or gutters Chapter 9. Forms associated with steep slopes A. Flared slopes B. Fretted basal slopes C. Rock platforms D. Scarp foot depressions E. The piedmont angle F. Grooves or flutings Chapter 10. Caves and tafoni A. Caves associated with corestones and grus B. Caves associated with fractures C. Tafoni Chapter 11. Split and cracked blocks and plates A. Split rocks B. Parted blocks C. Polygonal cracking D. Displaced slabs and blocksPart IV Overview Chapter 12. Discussion and ConclusionsReferences citedIndex