Microbial kaolinization of granite stones within the tomb of the King Oserkon II, Tanis, Lower Egypt

Faculty Science Year: 2018
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages: 87, 245-253
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Journal: PERIODICO di MINERALOGIA Sapienza Università di Roma Volume:
Keywords : Microbial kaolinization , granite stones within , tomb    
Abstract:
Ochre granite stones in the tomb of the king Oserkon II at Tanis, Lower Egypt, were subjected to continuous kaolinization by microbiota composed of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptomyces spp., and Yarrowia lipolytica (Candida). These microorganisms involved significantly in kaolinization of granite stones into clay minerals that their rosy color turned into grey color due to the acidolytic activity of attached microorganisms and clay mineralization. Grey film on the kaolinized granite stones contained a higher calcium ions and lower ferric ions. On the other hand, quartz appeared in form of separated crystals that caused roughing of granite surfaces in the investigated tomb.
   
     
 
       

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