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RETROGRADE MINERAL ASSEMBLAGE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Geochemistry
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
CONT

Microthermometric data indicate that the prograde and retrograde mineral assemblages were formed by fluids of different composition, a CO2-barren aqueous saline fluid and a H2O-OO2-type fluid, respectively.

CONT

Photomicrographs (plane-polarized light) of Sudbury Breccia matrix showing the development of the diagnostic retrograde assemblage.

OBS

retrogressive assemblage: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Géochimie
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
OBS

association rétromorphosée : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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