Experimental petrology it is possible to examine the behavior of a magma body as it slowly cools and crystallizes over time Experimental petrology Experimental petrology is the field of research concerned with experimentally determining the physical and chemical behaviour of rocks and their constituents. Because there is no way to directly observe or measure deep earth processes, geochemists rely on experimental petrology to establish quantitative values and relationships in order to construct models of the deep earth. Experimental petrology can range from creating artificial magmas to measure crystallization behavior to observing recrystallization of minerals at varying P/T (Pressure/Temperature) conditions. Although methodology varies
Fossil and Petrology collections, New South Wales Fossil and Petrology collections, New South Wales The Fossil and Petrology collections are two heritage-listed fossil and petrology collections located at 947-953 Londonderry Road, Londonderry, City of Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. The collections are owned by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, a department of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The fossil collection is assessed as State Significance. Fossils by their nature are unique and irreplaceable; unlike extant organisms, they can not be replaced. The fossil collections of the Geological Survey of NSW