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Record 1 2005-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A micaceous sandstone (sedimentary) or a schistose quartzite (metamorphic), containing interstitial, loosely interlocking grains of mica, chlorite, and talc, that exhibits flexibility (bends noticeably without breaking) when split into thin slabs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
CONT

Un micaschiste flexible s'appelle "itacolumite" [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
DEF

Cuarcita micácea, esquistosa, notable por su flexibilidad.

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Metal Ores

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)

Spanish

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