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FERROMAGNESIAN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ferromagnesian mineral
1, record 1, English, ferromagnesian%20mineral
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ferromagnesian 2, record 1, English, ferromagnesian
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ferromagnesian minerals: Rock-forming silicate minerals which contain essential iron and/or magnesium. 3, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the common rock-forming minerals, the general order of decreasing resistance to chemical weathering is: quartz, feldspars, ferromagnesian minerals. The ferromagnesian minerals (amphiboles, pyroxenes, olivines and micas) are converted into clay minerals ..., carbonates, silica, and oxides of iron. 4, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As a noun, ferromagnesian is usually plural. 5, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ferromagnesian: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ferromagnesians
- ferro-magnesians
- ferro-magnesian
- ferro-magnesian mineral
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- minéral ferromagnésien
1, record 1, French, min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- minéral ferro-magnésien 2, record 1, French, min%C3%A9ral%20ferro%2Dmagn%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
- ferromagnésien 3, record 1, French, ferromagn%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
- élément ferromagnésien 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
masculine noun
- minéral noir 3, record 1, French, min%C3%A9ral%20noir
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
minéraux ferromagnésiens : Minéraux ayant comme principaux cations Fe et Mg. 3, record 1, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les minéraux ferromagnésiens ou, par simplification, les ferromagnésiens sont principalement les micas, les amphiboles, les pyroxènes, les péridots. On les désigne aussi sous le nom de minéraux noirs [...] 3, record 1, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément ferromagnésien : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ferro-magnésien
- élément ferro-magnésien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ferromagnesian
1, record 2, English, ferromagnesian
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Containing iron and magnesium. 2, record 2, English, - ferromagnesian
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Often applied to mafic minerals like amphibole, pyroxene, biotite, and olivine. 2, record 2, English, - ferromagnesian
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ferromagnesian mineral. 3, record 2, English, - ferromagnesian
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ferromagnésien
1, record 2, French, ferromagn%C3%A9sien
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ferro-magnésien 2, record 2, French, ferro%2Dmagn%C3%A9sien
correct, adjective
- sidéro-magnésien 3, record 2, French, sid%C3%A9ro%2Dmagn%C3%A9sien
adjective
- sidéromagnésien 3, record 2, French, sid%C3%A9romagn%C3%A9sien
adjective
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des minéraux contenant du fer et du magnésium (micas, péridots, amphiboles et pyroxènes essentiellement) ainsi que des roches riches en fer et en magnésium. 4, record 2, French, - ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La biotite appartient au groupe des micas ferromagnésiens [...] 5, record 2, French, - ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sidér(o) - Élément tiré du grec sidéros, fer et entrant dans la composition de quelques mots. En minéralogie, il indique la présence de fer dans un minéral. 3, record 2, French, - ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Minéral ferromagnésien. 6, record 2, French, - ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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