Kaolinization of feldspar as displayed in scanning electron micrographs

Research Article| March 01, 1978 Kaolinization of feldspar as displayed in scanning electron micrographs W. D. Keller W. D. Keller 1University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri 65201 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1978) 6 (3): 184–188. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1978)6<184:KOFADI>2.0.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation W. D. Keller; Kaolinization of feldspar as displayed in scanning electron micrographs. Geology 1978;; 6 (3): 184–188. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1978)6<184:KOFADI>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Scanning electron micrographs of contracts of feldspar weathering to kaolin minerals show the formation of at least two morphologies of kaolin-a platy, book type and an elongate, halloysite type. The morphology of an elongate kaolin mineral, hitherto not illustrated, is micro-graphed. Kaolin minerals are interpreted as originating from a solution phase intermediate between parent feldspar and daughter kaolin. Platy, book-type kaolinite is interpreted as forming under geologic conditions of a "weathering crust, " which geochemical conditions persisted essentially at equilibrium over a very long time. Elongate kaolin minerals apparently form under relatively higher land conditions, and/or where kaolinization was governed by shorter time kinetic processes. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.