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ASSOCIATED MINERALS [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
CONT

Associated minerals. In general, minerals tend to occur with allied types. For example, lead and zinc minerals are closely linked with occurrences of barytes and native silver.

CONT

Diamond is the only "ore" mineral extracted from the kimberlite host. The associated minerals are discussed [later].

Key term(s)
  • associated mineral

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
CONT

Ce transport [des alluvions] s'accompagne d'un tri des substances déplacées qui peut aboutir à une concentration locale de minerai, surtout si la densité de la substance utile dépasse de beaucoup celle des minéraux associés.

CONT

Le diamant est le seul «minéral utile» extrait des kimberlites hôtes. Les minéraux associés sont abordés [ensuite]

Key term(s)
  • minéral associé

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
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