RUDN Journal of Engineering Research (Dec 2015)
GENESIS AND FORMATION FEATURES OF TIHMENEVSKOE DEPOSIT OF BENTONITE (SAKHALIN ISLAND)
Abstract
This article focuses on genetic formation features of Tihmenevskoe deposit of bentonite (Sakhalin Island). There are given a brief geological structure, mineral and chemical compositions. The process of devitrification of volcanic glass and depositional conditions are described in details as well as the composition of mother substance.