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POTASSIUM METASOMATISM [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-12-14

English

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

Sodium and potassium metasomatism is observed in proximity to most quartz-carbonate veins. Potassium metasomatism is the most common and typically consists of sericitization of chlorite and plagioclase ...

French

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

On observe un métasomatisme sodique et potassique au voisinage de la plupart des filons de quartz-carbonates. Le métasomatisme potassique est le plus commun et se traduit généralement par la séricitisation de la chlorite et du plagioclase [...]

Spanish

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