Pressure solution

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Schematic diagram of pressure solution accommodating compression/compaction in a clastic rock. Left box shows the situation before compaction. Red arrows indicate areas of maximum stress (= grain contacts). Blue arrows indicate the flow of dissolved species (e.g., Ca2+
 and HCO–
3 in case of limestone) in aqueous solution. Right box shows the situation after compaction. In light coloured areas new mineral growth has reduced pore space.
stylolites
.

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stress and either deposition in regions of relatively low stress within the same rock or their complete removal from the rock within the fluid. It is an example of diffusive mass transfer.[1]

The detailed kinetics of the process was reviewed by Rutter (1976),[2] and since then such kinetics has been used in many applications[3] in earth sciences.

Occurrence

Evidence for pressure solution has been described from sedimentary rocks that have only been affected by compaction. The most common example of this is bedding plane parallel stylolites developed in carbonates.

In a tectonic manner, deformed rocks also show evidence of pressure solution including stylolites at a high angle to bedding.[4] The process is also thought to be an important part of the development of cleavage.

Theoretical models

A theoretical model was formulated by Rutter, and a recent mathematical analysis was carried out, leading to the so-called Fowler–Yang equations,[5] which can explain the transition behaviour of pressure solution.

See also

References

  1. S2CID 128543175
    . Retrieved 24 November 2010.
  2. S2CID 109869067
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  3. S2CID 119161222
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  4. doi:10.1016/0191-8141(94)00127-L
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  5. doi:10.1029/1998jb900029
    . Retrieved 24 November 2010.


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