phyllic altered rock (Q161334)
From geokb
Altered rock characterised by the assemblage of quartz + sericite + pyrite, and occurs at high temperatures and moderately acidic (low pH) conditions. Typically associated with copper porphyry ore deposits in calc-alkaline rocks.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | phyllic altered rock |
Altered rock characterised by the assemblage of quartz + sericite + pyrite, and occurs at high temperatures and moderately acidic (low pH) conditions. Typically associated with copper porphyry ore deposits in calc-alkaline rocks. |
