Assessing volumetric strains and mass balance relationships resulting from biotite-controlled weathering: Implications for the isovolumetric weathering of the Boulder Creek Granodiorite, Boulder County, Colorado, USA
We investigate volumetric strains associated with saprock development at two sites.
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Biotite in saprock displays splitting parallel to {001} cleavage planes.
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Clay minerals include vermiculite ± biotite/vermiculite, kaolinite ± illite.
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CIA values and weathering intensity factors suggest negligible to weak weathering.
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Positive volumetric strains are consistent with theoretical values.
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