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Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Various Metal Ores
OBS

At the base of the Lower Zone [of the Sudbury Igneous Complex] is the "Sublayer," which contains the nickel-copper sulphide deposits ... Its contact with the Lower Zone norite is reportedly sharp in some places, but is gradational in others.

OBS

sharp contact: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
OBS

À la base de la Zone inférieure [du Complexe igné de Sudbury] se trouve la Couche de base (Sublayer) qui contient les minéralisations de sulfures de nickel-cuivre [...] Son contact avec la norite de la Zone inférieure serait franc à certains endroits, et progressif ailleurs.

OBS

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

Spanish

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