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epigenetic deposit [1 record]

Record 1 2005-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metals Mining
  • Economic Geology
  • Geochemistry
DEF

A mineral deposit formed later than the enclosing rocks.

CONT

Most mining districts containing epigenetic deposits are commonly characterized by the presence of intrusive igneous rocks, complex folding and deformation of the geologic structure of the district, and by alteration of the country rock through the chemical action of the circulating mineral solutions.

OBS

Deposits of this nature are formed in openings in the rocks or by replacement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines métalliques
  • Géologie économique
  • Géochimie
CONT

[...] les gisements épigénétiques sont ceux pour lesquels la minéralisation s'est effectuée au cours d'une période ultérieure à celle de la formation des roches. Il est d'usage courant [...] de distinguer les gisements «métallifères» des gisements «non métallifères» [...]

CONT

La présence de pyrite associée à des fractures accompagnées d'altérations hydrothermales tardives [...] suggère la possibilité de trouver dans la région d'autres gîtes épigénétiques comparables à ceux qui ont été trouvés près de la rive est du lac Manitou.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Minas metálicas
  • Geología económica
  • Geoquímica
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