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alkali metasomatism [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
CONT

The main types of alteration around mesothermal veins include carbonatization, sulfidation, alkali metasomatism, chloritization, and silicification ... Alkali metasomatism, the addition of Na, K, and Ca to wallrocks, is observed in proximity to most veins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)

Spanish

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