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Record 1 2010-12-19

English

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

Converted into serpentine minerals.

CONT

Much of New Caledonia is underlain by ultrabasic rocks many of which are strongly serpentinized.

OBS

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

French

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

Qui a subi une serpentinisation.

CONT

Les minéraux constituants de ces roches [ultrabasiques] sont généralement altérés en serpentine.

CONT

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

OBS

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

PHR

Dolomie, harzburgite, péridotite, roche carbonatée serpentinisée.

Spanish

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