{ A process by which a new mineral takes the place of another mineral at the same time as the older mineral is removed. Replacement may occur to only part of the body of a mineral or mineral aggregate. [[Category:{$topic}]]
{ A process by which a new mineral takes the place of another mineral at the same time as the older mineral is removed. Replacement may occur to only part of the body of a mineral or mineral aggregate. [[Category:{$topic}]]