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Record 1 1997-06-16

English

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

To convert (a magnesian silicate) into serpentine.

French

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

Transformer par le processus de serpentinisation.

CONT

L'enstatite est fréquente dans les zones du métamorphisme, où elle est souvent transformée en serpentine ou en talc.

CONT

Les mineurs portugais utilisent la rapidité de la réaction en exposant à l'air des blocs d'olivine chromifère qui se serpentinisent en quelques mois [...]

CONT

Les pyroxènes et les amphiboles ferromagnésiens (enstatite, hypersthène) se transforment par hydratation en serpentine, chlorite, épidote.

Spanish

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