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EXOSKARN [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exoskarn
1, record 1, English, exoskarn
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Skarn formed by reactions outside the intruded igneous rock, by replacement of limestone or dolomite; contrast endoskarn. 2, record 1, English, - exoskarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... magnesian exoskarn forms in dolostones, and calcic exoskarn forms in limestones. 3, record 1, English, - exoskarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A continuum is recognized that extends from endoskarn and reaction skarn at or near the intrusive contact, through exoskarn to more stratigraphically or structurally controlled manto and chimney deposits ... with increasing distance from the intrusion ... 4, record 1, English, - exoskarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Prograde exoskarn. 4, record 1, English, - exoskarn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exoskarn
1, record 1, French, exoskarn
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Skarn dérivé de calcaires et de dolomies. 2, record 1, French, - exoskarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les exoskarns sont classés selon leurs caractères minéralogiques qui reflètent la composition de la roche carbonatée remplacée. [...] la majeure partie des gisements économiques se trouve dans les exoskarns calciques. 3, record 1, French, - exoskarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsqu'il existe une association endo-exoskarn, le minerai se localise dans l'exoskarn. Mais si le calcaire est absent, l'endoskarn peut contenir le minerai. 3, record 1, French, - exoskarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] ces roches de contact déjà transformées, subissent un apport de silice, fer, aluminium et tungstène, puis de béryllium, molybdène, zinc, bismuth, soufre [...] et même de Si et Cu au cours d'une [...] phase de skarnification. Cela est vrai tant au niveau de la frange granitique (endoskarns) qu'aux dépens des anciennes dolomies et calcaires magnésiens (exoskarns). 4, record 1, French, - exoskarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Exoskarn d'altération prograde. 5, record 1, French, - exoskarn
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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