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YELLOW ORE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- schoepite
1, record 1, English, schoepite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydrated form of uranium trioxide found as yellow to brown tabular or prismatic orthorhombic crystals as an alteration product of uranium ore... 1, record 1, English, - schoepite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: UO3.2H2O 2, record 1, English, - schoepite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- schoepite
1, record 1, French, schoepite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (oxyde) du système cristallin orthorhombique, se présentant en cristaux tabulaires ou prismatiques, de couleur jaune. 2, record 1, French, - schoepite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principaux représentants minéralogiques décelés dans les produits d'altération de l'uraninite sont : la becquerelite [...] la schoepite [...] et la curite [...] 3, record 1, French, - schoepite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : UO3.2H2O 4, record 1, French, - schoepite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- limnite
1, record 2, English, limnite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow ocher or brown iron ore, containing more water than limonite. 2, record 2, English, - limnite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- limnite
1, record 2, French, limnite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété phosphoreuse et humifère de limonite. 2, record 2, French, - limnite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de hierro y de manganeso
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- limnita
1, record 2, Spanish, limnita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limonita fosforosa y humífera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - limnita
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- (9Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid
1, record 3, English, %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- elaic acid 2, record 3, English, elaic%20acid
correct
- Emersol 210 3, record 3, English, Emersol%20210
correct, trademark
- Metaupon 3, record 3, English, Metaupon
correct, trademark
- (Z)-9-octadecenoic acid 4, record 3, English, %28Z%29%2D9%2Doctadecenoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- cis-octadec-9-enoic acid 4, record 3, English, cis%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- cis-9-octadecenoic acid 5, record 3, English, cis%2D9%2Doctadecenoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- cis-delta9-octadecanoic acid 3, record 3, English, cis%2Ddelta9%2Doctadecanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- 9,10-octadecenoic acid 2, record 3, English, 9%2C10%2Doctadecenoic%20acid
correct
- (Z) octadec-9-enoic acid 1, record 3, English, %28Z%29%20octadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
correct
- octadecenoic acid 3, record 3, English, octadecenoic%20acid
correct
- oleic acid 6, record 3, English, oleic%20acid
correct
- oleinic acid 2, record 3, English, oleinic%20acid
correct
- red oil 7, record 3, English, red%20oil
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A monounsaturated fatty acid, a component of almost all natural fats as well as tall oil. Most oleic acid is derived from animal tallow or vegetable oils. Properties : Commercial grades :Yellow to red oily liquid, lardlike odor, darkens on exposure to air. Insoluble in water;... Use : Soap base, manufacture of oleates, ointments, cosmetics, polishing compounds, lubricants, ore flotation, intermediate, surface coatings, foodgrade additives. 8, record 3, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(9Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 3, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cis-; Z-: must be italicized. 1, record 3, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
delta9- or delta-9-. The word delta must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 1, record 3, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formulas: C18H34O2 or CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH 9, record 3, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide (9Z)-octadéc-9-énoïque
1, record 3, French, acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acide élaïnique 2, record 3, French, acide%20%C3%A9la%C3%AFnique
correct, masculine noun
- Emersol 210 1, record 3, French, Emersol%20210
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Metaupon 1, record 3, French, Metaupon
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- acide (Z)-9-octadécénoïque 1, record 3, French, acide%20%28Z%29%2D9%2Doctad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide cis-octadéc-9-énoïque 3, record 3, French, acide%20cis%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide cis-9-octadécénoïque 1, record 3, French, acide%20cis%2D9%2Doctad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide cis-delta9-octadécanoïque 4, record 3, French, acide%20cis%2Ddelta9%2Doctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide 9,10-octadécénoïque 1, record 3, French, acide%209%2C10%2Doctad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide (Z) octadéc-9-énoïque 3, record 3, French, acide%20%28Z%29%20octad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide octadécénoïque 1, record 3, French, acide%20octad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide oléique 5, record 3, French, acide%20ol%C3%A9ique
correct, masculine noun
- acide oléinique 1, record 3, French, acide%20ol%C3%A9inique
correct, masculine noun
- huile rouge 6, record 3, French, huile%20rouge
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acide (9Z)-octadéc-9-énoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 3, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cis-; Z- : s'écrit en italique. 1, record 3, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
delta9- ou delta-9-. Le mot delta doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 1, record 3, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formules chimiques : C18H34O2 ou CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH 7, record 3, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido oleico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20oleico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite rojo 2, record 3, Spanish, aceite%20rojo
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido oleoso e incoloro [...] en su configuración cis (la cadena de carbono continúa en el mismo lado del doble enlace). Es un ácido graso no saturado que amarillea con rapidez en contacto con el aire. [...] No es soluble en agua, pero sí en benceno, alcohol, éter y otros muchos disolventes orgánicos. Se solidifica por enfriamiento y funde a 14 °C. 3, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Por hidrogenación del ácido oleico se obtiene el ácido esteárico (saturado). [...] Su isómero trans (ácido elaídico) es sólido y funde a 51 °C; se puede obtener por calentamiento del ácido oleico en presencia de un catalizador. [...] Se utiliza en la fabricación de jabones y cosméticos, en la industria textil y en la limpieza de metales. 3, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Junto con el ácido esteárico y el ácido palmítico se encuentra, en forma de éster, en la mayoría de las grasas y aceites naturales, sobre todo en el aceite de oliva. Se obtiene por hidrólisis del éster y se purifica mediante destilación. 3, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C18H34O2 o CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH 4, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tin Mining
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tin ore
1, record 4, English, tin%20ore
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ore of tin 2, record 4, English, ore%20of%20tin%20
correct
- ore for tin 3, record 4, English, ore%20for%20tin
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
cassiterite : A light yellow, red-brown, or black mineral... that is an important tin ore. 1, record 4, English, - tin%20ore
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cassiterite is the only important ore for tin. 3, record 4, English, - tin%20ore
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mines d'étain
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- minerai d'étain
1, record 4, French, minerai%20d%27%C3%A9tain
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cassitérite [...] est le seul minerai d'étain exploité. 1, record 4, French, - minerai%20d%27%C3%A9tain
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydrochloric acid
1, record 5, English, hydrochloric%20acid
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- chlorhydric acid 2, record 5, English, chlorhydric%20acid
former designation, avoid
- chlorohydric acid 3, record 5, English, chlorohydric%20acid
former designation, avoid
- muriatic acid 4, record 5, English, muriatic%20acid
former designation, avoid
- spirit of salt 5, record 5, English, spirit%20of%20salt
former designation, avoid
- spirits of salt 3, record 5, English, spirits%20of%20salt
avoid, plural
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrogen chloride in aqueous solution, appearing under the form of a colorless or slightly yellow, fuming, pungent liquid, which constitutes a strong, highly corrosive acid, is soluble in water, alcohol and benzene, is noncombustible, is derived by dissolving hydrogen chloride in water at various concentrations, and is used in acidizing carbonate rocks and petroleum wells, boiler scale removal, ore reduction, food processing(corn syrup, sodium glutamate), industrial acidizing, pickling and metal cleaning, as an alcohol denaturant, a chemical intermediate and a laboratory reagent. 6, record 5, English, - hydrochloric%20acid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... hydrochloric acid ... dissociates in water to produce hydrogen ions, H+, and chloride ions, Cl-. 7, record 5, English, - hydrochloric%20acid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The aqueous extract is ... slowly added to 250 ml. of 6N hydrochloric acid. [For the explanation on the meaning of "6N", see the record for "normal solution."] 8, record 5, English, - hydrochloric%20acid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The mineral acids include sulfuric (H2SO4), hydrochloric (HCl), nitric (HNO3), perchloric (HClO4), and phosphoric (H3PO4). 9, record 5, English, - hydrochloric%20acid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- acide chlorhydrique
1, record 5, French, acide%20chlorhydrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- acide hydrochlorique 2, record 5, French, acide%20hydrochlorique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- acide muriatique 3, record 5, French, acide%20muriatique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- esprit de sel 4, record 5, French, esprit%20de%20sel
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- acide marin 5, record 5, French, acide%20marin
avoid, masculine noun
- esprit-de-sel 6, record 5, French, esprit%2Dde%2Dsel
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chlorure d'hydrogène en solution aqueuse. 7, record 5, French, - acide%20chlorhydrique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les acides minéraux (ou inorganiques) les plus importants, figurent l'acide sulfurique H2SO4, l'acide phosphorique H3PO4, l'acide nitrique HNO3 et l'acide chlorhydrique HCl [...] 8, record 5, French, - acide%20chlorhydrique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mélanger dans un récipient contenant 10 à 15 ml d'acide chlorhydrique 6 N et noter le volume obtenu. [Voir la fiche «solution normale» pour une explication sur l'abréviation «N».] 9, record 5, French, - acide%20chlorhydrique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorhydrique : Se dit d'un gaz de formule HCl (chlorure d'hydrogène) et de l'acide résultant de la dissolution chlorhydrique et de la combinaison de ce dernier dans l'eau. 7, record 5, French, - acide%20chlorhydrique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec chlorhydrate (en anglais : «hydrochloride»), qui se rapporte à produit d'addition de l'acide chlorhydrique avec une base azotée ou phosphorée ou avec un composé renfermant une liaison multiple. 7, record 5, French, - acide%20chlorhydrique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido clorhídrico
1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20clorh%C3%ADdrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido muriático 2, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20muri%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gas tóxico que se suele utilizar disuelto en agua. Ataca a la mayoría de los metales. Se utiliza como catalizador, para la obtención de cloruros, en los baños de decapado y en la obtención de diversos productos. 3, record 5, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20clorh%C3%ADdrico
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- smithsonite
1, record 6, English, smithsonite
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- zinc spar 2, record 6, English, zinc%20spar
correct
- szaskaite 2, record 6, English, szaskaite
correct
- calamine 3, record 6, English, calamine
former designation, correct, Great Britain
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white to yellow, gray, brown, or greenish mineral of the calcite group, which consists of a carbonate of zinc occurring in reniform, botryoidal, stalactitic, or granular, crystals; an ore of zinc. 2, record 6, English, - smithsonite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: ZnCO3 2, record 6, English, - smithsonite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The International Mineralogical Association ... have defined calamine as the silicate of zinc. However, in practice, calamine may refer to either the silicate [hemimorphite], the carbonate [smithsonite] or both. 4, record 6, English, - smithsonite
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- smithsonite
1, record 6, French, smithsonite
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- spath zinc 2, record 6, French, spath%20zinc
masculine noun
- calamine 3, record 6, French, calamine
former designation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (carbonate) du système cristallin rhomboédrique, blanc à l'état pur, se présentant en cristaux ou en masses terreuses. 4, record 6, French, - smithsonite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smithsonite.- Presque jamais cristallisée, toujours en amas granuleux ou mamelés, souvent aussi en formations encroûtantes. On peut trouver des cristaux dans les géodes, ils sont toujours mal formés [...] Opaque, de couleur blanche ou grise, quelquefois brun [...] d = 4,5 [...] Indice très élevé, il variera de 1,62 à 1,85. L'éclat est adamantin. C'est un minéral de la zone d'oxydation des gîtes de Zn, associé à la calamine et l'hydrozincite. 5, record 6, French, - smithsonite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spath zinc : Nomenclature de Bruxelles. 6, record 6, French, - smithsonite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : ZnCO3 7, record 6, French, - smithsonite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmitsonita
1, record 6, Spanish, esmitsonita
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- smithsonita 1, record 6, Spanish, smithsonita
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carbonato de cinc [...] que cristaliza en el sistema romboédrico; suele encontrarse asociado a la blenda en forma de masas fibrosas, concrecionadas, generalmente pardas, a veces grisáceas o verdosas, que constituyen una importante mena de cinc. 1, record 6, Spanish, - esmitsonita
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suele dársele [a la esmitsonita] impropiamente, el nombre de calamina. En mineralogía se da el nombre de calamina al silicato de cinc, que es un mineral raro, mientras que la calamina de los geólogos y mineros es el carbonato de cinc, producido por una alteración de blenda, que se beneficia como mena del referido metal y cuyo nombre es esmitsonita o smithsonita. 1, record 6, Spanish, - esmitsonita
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: ZnCO3. 1, record 6, Spanish, - esmitsonita
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tyuyamunite
1, record 7, English, tyuyamunite
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- calciocarnotite 2, record 7, English, calciocarnotite
correct, obsolete
- calciornotite 2, record 7, English, calciornotite
correct, obsolete
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow orthorhombic mineral which consists of a uranovanadate of calcium occurring in incrustations as a secondary mineral; an ore of uranium. 2, record 7, English, - tyuyamunite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The calcium equivalent of carnotite, a bright yellow mineral known as tyuyamunite, is probably the next most abundant of the carnotite-like minerals. 3, record 7, English, - tyuyamunite
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tyuyamunite
1, record 7, French, tyuyamunite
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- calciocarnotite 2, record 7, French, calciocarnotite
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système orthorhombique constitué de vanadate hydraté naturel de calcium et d'uranyle se présentant en petites écailles plates, en agrégats radiés, ou encore sous forme compacte, de couleur jaune. 2, record 7, French, - tyuyamunite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tyuyamunite est, en général, liée à la carnotite dans ses gisements sédimentaires. On passe facilement de l'une à l'autre d'ailleurs par échange de base, en présence d'une solution concentrée de sels de K ou de Ca, selon le cas. 3, record 7, French, - tyuyamunite
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Tin Mining
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cassiterite
1, record 8, English, cassiterite
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tinstone 2, record 8, English, tinstone
correct
- tin stone 3, record 8, English, tin%20stone
correct
- black tin 4, record 8, English, black%20tin
correct, see observation
- tin spar 5, record 8, English, tin%20spar
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light yellow, red-brown, or black mineral... that is an important tin ore. 6, record 8, English, - cassiterite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cassiterite is the only important ore for tin. 7, record 8, English, - cassiterite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tinstone (or "black tin" as the Cornish miners call it) is just plain tin ore when it comes up from the mines. 4, record 8, English, - cassiterite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: SnO2 8, record 8, English, - cassiterite
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines d'étain
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cassitérite
1, record 8, French, cassit%C3%A9rite
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- stannolite 2, record 8, French, stannolite
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral généralement brun noir [constitué d'oxyde d'étain et qui] présente fréquemment une macle appelée visière ou bec d'étain. 3, record 8, French, - cassit%C3%A9rite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cassitérite [...] est le seul minerai d'étain exploité. 4, record 8, French, - cassit%C3%A9rite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On [...] rencontre [ce minéral] dans les roches éruptives ou dans des assises sédimentaires. 3, record 8, French, - cassit%C3%A9rite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : SnO2 5, record 8, French, - cassit%C3%A9rite
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de estaño
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- casiterita
1, record 8, Spanish, casiterita
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- estannolita 2, record 8, Spanish, estannolita
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mineral de color pardo o casi negro, a veces rojo, gris o amarillo, utilizado en la obtención de estaño. 3, record 8, Spanish, - casiterita
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La casiterita es un mineral pardo, con frecuencia ennegrecido por la presencia de manganeso y hierro. [...] La casiterita es, prácticamente, la única mena de estaño que se beneficia, aunque solamente contiene 2% de este metal, y en ciertos aluviones apenas 0,5%. 2, record 8, Spanish, - casiterita
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-04-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pyromorphite
1, record 9, English, pyromorphite
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- green lead ore 2, record 9, English, green%20lead%20ore
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A green, yellow, brown, gray, or white hexagonal mineral of the apatite group [which] is found in the oxidized zone of lead deposits, and is a minor ore of lead. 3, record 9, English, - pyromorphite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: Pb5(PO4)3Cl 4, record 9, English, - pyromorphite
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pyromorphite
1, record 9, French, pyromorphite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- plomb vert 2, record 9, French, plomb%20vert
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (chlorophosphate de plomb) du système cristallin hexagonal, du groupe de l'apatite, faiblement radioactif. 3, record 9, French, - pyromorphite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pyromorphite [...] ou plomb vert, de couleur vert-jaunâtre à brune (trait blanc), forme des cristaux en tonnelets ou des édifices en gradins faits de prismes parallèles à pointes plus ou moins effilées. 2, record 9, French, - pyromorphite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Pb5(PO4)3Cl 4, record 9, French, - pyromorphite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- piromorfita
1, record 9, Spanish, piromorfita
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- plomo verde 1, record 9, Spanish, plomo%20verde
correct, masculine noun
- plomo abigarrado 1, record 9, Spanish, plomo%20abigarrado
correct, masculine noun
- plomo pardo 1, record 9, Spanish, plomo%20pardo
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fosfocloruro de plomo [...] que cristaliza en el sistema hexagonal; se encuentra en forma de cristales hexagonales de caras convexas, verdosos o pardos, de brillo resinoso. 1, record 9, Spanish, - piromorfita
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: Pb5(PO4)3Cl 2, record 9, Spanish, - piromorfita
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wulfenite
1, record 10, English, wulfenite
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- yellow lead ore 2, record 10, English, yellow%20lead%20ore
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow, orange, or red(sometimes grayish or green) tetragonal mineral [which] occurs in tabular crystals and in granular masses, and is an ore mineral of molybdenum. 3, record 10, English, - wulfenite
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: PbMoO4 4, record 10, English, - wulfenite
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- wulfénite
1, record 10, French, wulf%C3%A9nite
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- plomb jaune 2, record 10, French, plomb%20jaune
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (molybdate) du système cristallin quadratique, du groupe de la scheelite, jaune, orange ou orange-rouge brillant, trouvé dans les veines de minerais de plomb. 2, record 10, French, - wulf%C3%A9nite
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La wulfénite [...] rare exemple de tétartoédrie énantiomorphe quadratique [...], est un minéral jaune miel à orange, des zones d'oxydation des gisements de galène. 3, record 10, French, - wulf%C3%A9nite
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : PbMoO4 4, record 10, French, - wulf%C3%A9nite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- wulfenita
1, record 10, Spanish, wulfenita
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- plomo amarillo 1, record 10, Spanish, plomo%20amarillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Molibdato de plomo [...] que cristaliza en el sistema cuadrático; se encuentra en forma de cristales tabulares o de pequeños octaedros amarillentos o anaranjados, de fractura concoidea y brillo resinoso. 1, record 10, Spanish, - wulfenita
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: PbMoO4 1, record 10, Spanish, - wulfenita
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-05-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
- Geochemistry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ocherous
1, record 11, English, ocherous
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- ochreous 2, record 11, English, ochreous
correct
- ochrous 3, record 11, English, ochrous
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to, containing, or resembling ocher. 3, record 11, English, - ocherous
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yellow to brown ore often referred to as SCIF ore is derived from silicate-carbonate facies and is composed mainly of goethite or hydrous iron oxides and dark brown martite. It is earthy to ocherous and has a high proportion of clay size material. 4, record 11, English, - ocherous
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
- Géochimie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ocreux
1, record 11, French, ocreux
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui a la couleur de l'ocre. 2, record 11, French, - ocreux
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le minerai jaune à brun [...] est terreux et ocreux et contient une forte proportion de particules de la taille des argiles. 3, record 11, French, - ocreux
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-05-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Soil Science
- Mining Engineering
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- water content
1, record 12, English, water%20content
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- moisture content 2, record 12, English, moisture%20content
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water content [of the soil] is found by dividing the weight of water in the soil by the weight of dry soil. 4, record 12, English, - water%20content
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Yellow to brown ore... has a high moisture content due to adsorption of water on the earthy clay particles. 5, record 12, English, - water%20content
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Water content of air, of dried fruit, of snow, of the soil, 3, record 12, English, - water%20content
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Science du sol
- Génie minier
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- teneur en eau
1, record 12, French, teneur%20en%20eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- taux d'humidité 2, record 12, French, taux%20d%27humidit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de la masse d'eau contenue dans un matériau à la masse de matière sèche de ce dernier. 1, record 12, French, - teneur%20en%20eau
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La teneur en eau du sol est synonyme d'humidité du sol. Dans le cas des organes végétaux, la teneur en eau est généralement très supérieure à un et dépasse souvent dix. [...] La détermination de la teneur en eau s'obtient [entre autres] par pesée avant et après passage à l'étuve. 1, record 12, French, - teneur%20en%20eau
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le minerai jaune à brun [...] a une forte porosité et un taux d'humidité élevé à cause de l'adsorption d'eau sur les particules d'argiles terreuses. 2, record 12, French, - teneur%20en%20eau
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Ingeniería de minas
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- tenor en agua
1, record 12, Spanish, tenor%20en%20agua
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-05-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- silicate-carbonate iron-formation
1, record 13, English, silicate%2Dcarbonate%20iron%2Dformation
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- SCIF 2, record 13, English, SCIF
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yellow to brown ore often referred to as SCIF ore is derived from silicate-carbonate facies and is composed mainly of goethite or hydrous iron oxides and dark brown martite. 3, record 13, English, - silicate%2Dcarbonate%20iron%2Dformation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- formation de fer à silicates-carbonates
1, record 13, French, formation%20de%20fer%20%C3%A0%20silicates%2Dcarbonates
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-05-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Processing of Mineral Products
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- beneficiate
1, record 14, English, beneficiate
correct, verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- enrich 2, record 14, English, enrich
correct, verb
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To improve the grade by removing gangue material; to upgrade. 3, record 14, English, - beneficiate
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yellow ore is much more difficult to beneficiate than the blue. 4, record 14, English, - beneficiate
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... generally applied to the preparation of iron ore for smelting, through such processes as sintering, magnetic concentration, washing, etc. 5, record 14, English, - beneficiate
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Préparation des produits miniers
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- enrichir
1, record 14, French, enrichir
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- valoriser 2, record 14, French, valoriser
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enrichir le minerai: procéder à son enrichissement. [...] Enrichissement des minerais : ensemble de divers procédés mécaniques, physiques ou physico-chimiques ayant pour but d'augmenter la concentration en élément utile des minerais, de rendre ceux-ci plus faciles à traiter par les processus ultérieurs des réactions métallurgiques, et enfin d'éliminer des parties stériles, telles que les gangues, avant les traitements d'élaboration. 3, record 14, French, - enrichir
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] en dessous [du «chapeau de fer»], s'effectuent des précipitations de sulfures qui enrichissent le minerai originel. 4, record 14, French, - enrichir
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- enriquecer
1, record 14, Spanish, enriquecer
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mejorar una materia o un producto mediante concentración de sus principios útiles o agregándoselos, si carece de ellos o los tuviera en proporciones insuficientes [...] 1, record 14, Spanish, - enriquecer
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un mineral se enriquece eliminado una parte de su ganga [...] 1, record 14, Spanish, - enriquecer
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-02-02
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- yellow to brown ore
1, record 15, English, yellow%20to%20brown%20ore
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- SCIF ore 1, record 15, English, SCIF%20ore
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yellow to brown ore, referred to as "SCIF" ore, was derived from silicate-carbonate iron-formation lithofacies and is composed mainly of goethite or hydrous iron oxide minerals and dark brown martite. It is earthy to ochreous and has a high proportion of clay-size particles. 1, record 15, English, - yellow%20to%20brown%20ore
Record 15, Key term(s)
- silicate-carbonate iron-formation ore
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- minerai jaune à brun
1, record 15, French, minerai%20jaune%20%C3%A0%20brun
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le minerai jaune à brun est dérivé de lithofaciès silicatés-carbonatés de la formation de fer; il est composé principalement de goethite ou de minéraux d'oxydes de fer hydratés et de martite brun foncé. Il est terreux à ocreux et contient une forte proportion de particules de la taille des argiles. 1, record 15, French, - minerai%20jaune%20%C3%A0%20brun
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2005-12-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Mineralogy
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- yellow ore
1, record 16, English, yellow%20ore
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow-colored ore mineral... 2, record 16, English, - yellow%20ore
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Silica is dissolved readily from minnesotaite-carbonate-chert facies and these felty textured iron-silicate and siderite mineral aggregates show the first sign of oxidation and leaching. The yellow ore is much more difficult to beneficiate than the blue. 3, record 16, English, - yellow%20ore
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Minéralogie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- minerai jaune
1, record 16, French, minerai%20jaune
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- produit jaune 2, record 16, French, produit%20jaune
correct, masculine noun
- minéral jaune 3, record 16, French, min%C3%A9ral%20jaune
masculine noun
- minéral d'oxydation 3, record 16, French, min%C3%A9ral%20d%27oxydation
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Produits jaunes : Ce sont des minéraux secondaires qui accompagnent dans leurs gîtes les minéraux primaires. Ce sont des phosphates, sulfates, vanadates, dont la teinte va du jaune pâle au jaune d'or (uranotile). 4, record 16, French, - minerai%20jaune
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Remarquablement dense [...], de couleur noir-verdâtre, l'uraninite s'altère en «produits jaunes» [...] 5, record 16, French, - minerai%20jaune
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2005-08-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- kasolite
1, record 17, English, kasolite
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very rare, strongly radioactive, yellow to brown, monoclinic mineral,... found in ore deposits associated with curite, soddyite, uranophane, and schoepite. 2, record 17, English, - kasolite
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named from locality Kasolo, Katanga, Republic of the Congo. 2, record 17, English, - kasolite
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- kasolite
1, record 17, French, kasolite
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (silicate) jaune à brun, très rare et très radioactif, du système cristallin monoclinique. 2, record 17, French, - kasolite
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- kasolita
1, record 17, Spanish, kasolita
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silicato hidratado de uranio y plomo; es un mineral de aspecto resinoso, de color entre amarillo y pardo, que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico. 1, record 17, Spanish, - kasolita
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