sericitic altered rock (Q161353)
From geokb
Rock in which plagioclase feldspar has been converted to sericite, an informal term for fine-grained white phyllosilicate minerals. Commonly associated with phyllic altered rocks, used to describe less intense alteration.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | sericitic altered rock |
Rock in which plagioclase feldspar has been converted to sericite, an informal term for fine-grained white phyllosilicate minerals. Commonly associated with phyllic altered rocks, used to describe less intense alteration. |
