In geology, a mineral deposit formed by chemical processes that dissolve the original rock and deposit a new assemblage of minerals in its place.
See also metasomatic replacement .
In geology, a mineral deposit formed by chemical processes that dissolve the original rock and deposit a new assemblage of minerals in its place.
See also metasomatic replacement .
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Краткая энциклопедия Британика. 2012