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RIBBON ORE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Metal Ores
DEF

Ore that consists of layers of the same minerals differing in color, texture, or proportions, or of different minerals.

CONT

In The British Pennines, vein orebodies with ribbon ore shoots occupying normal faults are the main deposit type in the northern field ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
DEF

Minerai formé par une alternance de couches horizontales de plusieurs minéraux ou d'un même minéral présentant des teneurs variables.

CONT

Le minerai rubané a un aspect caractéristique avec ses cristaux centimétriques «tigrés» gris et blancs.

PHR

Minerai de fer rubané.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Minerales varios (Minas metálicas)
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