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IKAITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ikaite
1, record 1, English, ikaite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ikaite is a rare mineral that is chemically identical to calcite, but has a different crystal form which contains water in its structure. It is found naturally growing in places that are characterized by low temperatures and unusual chemistry. 2, record 1, English, - ikaite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ikaïte
1, record 1, French, ika%C3%AFte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ikaïte est un minéral de carbonate de calcium hydraté qui se forme dans les profondeurs océaniques, dans les eaux dont la température est proche de la congélation. 1, record 1, French, - ika%C3%AFte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glendonite
1, record 2, English, glendonite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glendonites are pseudomorphs after the mineral ikaite, and have been found in marine sediments throughout geological time.... Glendonites are often associated with cold climates due to the strong temperature control on ikaite growth... 2, record 2, English, - glendonite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glendonite
1, record 2, French, glendonite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La glendonite est une forme distinctive de calcite qui a commencé sa vie sous la forme d'une masse cristalline d'ikaïte[,] qui se forme dans les profondeurs océaniques, dans les eaux dont la température est proche de la congélation. 1, record 2, French, - glendonite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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