Honeycomb weathering
Example of honeycomb weathering in the Eifel
Honeycomb weathering at Altdahn Castle
Honeycomb weathering (English: honeycomb weathering ) denotes a characteristic weathering form z. B. in sedimentary rocks , where the dissolving and resolidification of the binding agent (e.g. lime or silica ) creates honeycomb-like structures.
In the Luxembourg sandstone , a sedimentary rock from the lower Jura , the lime dissolved by seepage water dissolves as a binding agent and moves with the seepage water through the rock. When the water evaporates on the surface of the rock, usually on steep walls or overhangs , the lime is deposited again and the rock solidifies in these areas.
See also
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- Weathering forms on dolomite rocks of the Franconian Alb (accessed on September 13, 2019)
- The sandstones of the Lettenkeuper - building blocks for churches, monasteries, residences (accessed on September 13, 2019)
- Geotopes in Baden-Württemberg Glossary (accessed September 13, 2019)