Reaction induced fracturing during replacement processes

Replacement processes are common transformation mechanisms in minerals and rocks at a variety of conditions and scales. The underlying mechanisms are, in general, poorly understood, but both mechanical and chemical processes are thought to be important. Replacement of leucite (KAlSi2O6) by analcime...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jamtveit, B., Putnis, Christine, Malthe-Sørenssen, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15071