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The formation of fibrous texture in some veins

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

T. Finlow-Bates
T. Finlow-Bates
Affiliation:
Institute of Mining and Petrology, Mining University, Leoben, Austria
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Summary

Evidence is presented that some fibrous veins may be formed by recrystallization of the original rock in place. It is suggested that water in a joint promotes pressure solution of the adjacent wall rock. Redeposition under conditions of tensile strain crystallization causes growth of crystal fibres into the joint and into the wall. The effects of this process are revealed by reference to fibrous veins that are present in the laminated, dolomitic, quartz sediments at Mount Isa Mine.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 114 , Issue 2 , March 1977 , pp. 141 - 144
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977

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