Supriya Ghosh (Editor)

Sericitic alteration

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

Sericitic alteration is a process of mineral alteration caused by hydrothermal fluids invading permeable country rock. Plagioclase feldspar within the rock is converted to the mineral sericite, which is a fine-grained white mica. Sericitic alteration occurs within the phyllic alteration zone.

References

Sericitic alteration Wikipedia


Similar Topics