Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Alteration
A
Physical or slight chemical changes to mineral
2
Q
Recrystallization
A
breakdown of primary mineral structure into clay minerals
3
Q
Kaolinite
A
1:1 clay, low charge, no expanding
4
Q
Montmorillonite(smectites)
A
2:1, high charge, expanding
5
Q
Vermiculite
A
2:1, high charge, expanding also isomorphic substitution
6
Q
Illite
A
2:1, high charge, limited expanding, linked with K
7
Q
Chlorite
A
2:1:1, high charge, no expanding, linked with mg
8
Q
Cat clays
A
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