greisen (Meaning)
Wordnet
greisen (n)
a granitic rock composed of quartz and mica
Webster
greisen (n.)
A crystalline rock consisting of quarts and mica, common in the tin regions of Cornwall and Saxony.
Synonyms & Antonyms of greisen
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greisen Sentence Examples
- The greisen alteration zone surrounding the tin-tungsten deposit exhibited intense quartz-sericite-muscovite alteration.
- The greisenized host rock contained abundant fluorite, topaz, and tourmaline.
- The greisenization process resulted in the replacement of feldspar minerals with micas and quartz.
- The greisen body was likely formed by the interaction of hot, fluorine-rich fluids with the host rock.
- The greisen ores typically have high concentrations of tin, tungsten, beryllium, and lithium.
- The greisen alteration is often associated with the emplacement of granitic intrusions.
- The greisenized zone can extend for several kilometers around the granite contact.
- The greisen alteration is an important tool for exploration of tin and tungsten deposits.
- The greisenization process can also produce rare earth element (REE) deposits.
- The greisen alteration is a common alteration type in granitic rocks and can have a significant impact on the physical and chemical properties of the host rock.
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a granitic rock composed of quartz and micaA crystalline rock consisting of quarts and mica, common in the tin regions of Cornwall and Saxony.
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The greisen alteration zone surrounding the tin-tungsten deposit exhibited intense quartz-sericite-muscovite alteration.
The greisenized host rock contained abundant fluorite, topaz, and tourmaline.
The greisenization process resulted in the replacement of feldspar minerals with micas and quartz.
The greisen body was likely formed by the interaction of hot, fluorine-rich fluids with the host rock.
