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MOLDIC POROSITY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neomorphic spar
1, record 1, English, neomorphic%20spar
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neospar 2, record 1, English, neospar
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In some cases, the carbonate mud matrix of mudstones, wackestones, and some packstones has recrystallized to a fabric of crystals (fine to coarse crystalline) that superficially resemble cement, and such fabrics are known as "neomorphic spar" (or "neospar") ... 3, record 1, English, - neomorphic%20spar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Molluscan packstone with 5% fine quartz and phosphatic sand and silt, with a clotted texture in micrite matrix(neomorphic spar), skeletal grains include bored mollusk(partially leached aragonitic and calcitic) shells, partially leached echinoid fragments, foraminifers(partially leached), ostracodes; blocky calcite on skeletal surfaces; low porosity(<3%) with minor interparticle and moldic pore space. 4, record 1, English, - neomorphic%20spar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
neomorphic spar; neospar: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 1, English, - neomorphic%20spar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spath de remplacement néomorphique
1, record 1, French, spath%20de%20remplacement%20n%C3%A9omorphique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spath néomorphique 1, record 1, French, spath%20n%C3%A9omorphique
proposal, masculine noun
- néospath 1, record 1, French, n%C3%A9ospath
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
remplacement : Dissolution d'une phase et précipitation simultanée (concomitante) d'une nouvelle phase à la place, sans création de porosité secondaire. [Dans le type de remplacement] néomorphique (le nouveau grain est constitué par la même phase que l'ancien grain ou un polymorphe); ex : calcite. 2, record 1, French, - spath%20de%20remplacement%20n%C3%A9omorphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On observe [...] aussi des bancs de remplacement néomorphique qui avancent généralement vers 1a surface des calcrètes à partir de la base. La limite qui sépare la zone intacte de la zone laminée est habituellement très bien définie [...] c'est-à-dire qu'il n'y a pas de gradation entre les deux zones. Ce phénomène est bien visible dans certains échantillons, alors que la base horizontale et le cœur des nodules sont complètement recristallisés, tandis que leur périphérie demeure intacte. Nous croyons, dans ce cas-ci, que la source du néomorphisme provient de la surface de croissance de la roche hôte. 3, record 1, French, - spath%20de%20remplacement%20n%C3%A9omorphique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moldic porosity
1, record 2, English, moldic%20porosity
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of secondary porosity created through the dissolution of a preexisting constituent of a rock, such as a shell, rock fragment or grain. 2, record 2, English, - moldic%20porosity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moldic porosity is a type of secondary porosity that preserves the shape of the precursor grain, such as this fragment of a fossil in a sample of the San Andres formation of west Texas(USA). 3, record 2, English, - moldic%20porosity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pore space preserves the shape, or mold, of the dissolved material. 2, record 2, English, - moldic%20porosity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moldic porosity : term used at National Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 2, English, - moldic%20porosity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- porosité de moulage
1, record 2, French, porosit%C3%A9%20de%20moulage
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La porosité effective est d'abord de type intergranulaire dans le faciès de grès réservoir, et une porosité significative de moulage et de type intragranulaire est développée dans le faciès de calcaire coquillier aux champs de West Stoddart et de Cache Creek. [...] Les phases multiples de dissolution durant la diagenèse ont créé une porosité secondaire de types moulage, intragranulaire et intergranulaire. 2, record 2, French, - porosit%C3%A9%20de%20moulage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porosité de moulage : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 2, French, - porosit%C3%A9%20de%20moulage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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