Subflorescence

Subflorescence
Photo credit: E. Hyslop

Description

Efflorescence of salt crystals below the surface of a material such as masonry. Subflorescence crystals are formed when water percolates or rises through a material subsequently depositing dissolved salts as the moisture evaporates.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cryptoflorescence; subeflorescência (Port.)

Resources and Citations

• ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns