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EPIGENETIC ALTERATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-08-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- regional metamorphic grade
1, record 1, English, regional%20metamorphic%20grade
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alteration assemblages associated with Archean epigenetic gold mineralization... vary systematically with regional metamorphic grade, up to and including upper amphibolite facies rocks. 2, record 1, English, - regional%20metamorphic%20grade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
regional metamorphic grade: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - regional%20metamorphic%20grade
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- degré du métamorphisme général
1, record 1, French, degr%C3%A9%20du%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- degré du métamorphisme régional 2, record 1, French, degr%C3%A9%20du%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20r%C3%A9gional
correct, masculine noun
- intensité du métamorphisme général 3, record 1, French, intensit%C3%A9%20du%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, feminine noun
- intensité du métamorphisme régional 4, record 1, French, intensit%C3%A9%20du%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20r%C3%A9gional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les assemblages minéraux sont complexes et dépendent en grande partie du degré du métamorphisme régional. 2, record 1, French, - degr%C3%A9%20du%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
degré du métamorphisme général : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - degr%C3%A9%20du%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-07-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- epigenetic alteration
1, record 2, English, epigenetic%20alteration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- altération épigénétique
1, record 2, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Economic Geology
- Geochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- epigenetic deposit
1, record 3, English, epigenetic%20deposit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral deposit formed later than the enclosing rocks. 2, record 3, English, - epigenetic%20deposit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most mining districts containing epigenetic deposits are commonly characterized by the presence of intrusive igneous rocks, complex folding and deformation of the geologic structure of the district, and by alteration of the country rock through the chemical action of the circulating mineral solutions. 2, record 3, English, - epigenetic%20deposit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Deposits of this nature are formed in openings in the rocks or by replacement. 2, record 3, English, - epigenetic%20deposit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géologie économique
- Géochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gisement épigénétique
1, record 3, French, gisement%20%C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gîte épigénétique 2, record 3, French, g%C3%AEte%20%C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les gisements épigénétiques sont ceux pour lesquels la minéralisation s'est effectuée au cours d'une période ultérieure à celle de la formation des roches. Il est d'usage courant [...] de distinguer les gisements «métallifères» des gisements «non métallifères» [...] 3, record 3, French, - gisement%20%C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La présence de pyrite associée à des fractures accompagnées d'altérations hydrothermales tardives [...] suggère la possibilité de trouver dans la région d'autres gîtes épigénétiques comparables à ceux qui ont été trouvés près de la rive est du lac Manitou. 4, record 3, French, - gisement%20%C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Minas metálicas
- Geología económica
- Geoquímica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- depósito epigenético
1, record 3, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20epigen%C3%A9tico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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