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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Geology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- geode
1, record 1, English, geode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow, rounded or subrounded body, which has a lining of mineral crystals pointing inward... 2, record 1, English, - geode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A geode is a rock whose crystal-filled interior can be hollow or filled. The crystals that form within the mineral crust of the geode is called cruze. From the outside, geodes look like rounded, but otherwise ordinary rocks. 3, record 1, English, - geode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distinguished from vugs which are residual or solution cavities in veins or rocks, and may be crystal-lined. 2, record 1, English, - geode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Unlike a "druse," a geode is separable (by weathering) as a discrete nodule or concretion from the rock in which it occurs and its inner crystals are not of the same minerals as those of the enclosing rock. A geode tends to be slightly flattened with its equatorial plane parallel to the bedding. 2, record 1, English, - geode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Géologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- géode
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9ode
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse pierreuse sphérique ou ovoïde, creuse, dont l'intérieur est tapissé de cristaux. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9ode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] «des géodes», subsphériques, dont l'intérieur est creux et présente parfois des cristaux bien développés tels les géodes calcaires des «Terres Noires» jurassiques dont la cavité est souvent hérissée de cristaux limpides de quartz pyramidé [...] 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9ode
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Geología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- geoda
1, record 1, Spanish, geoda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masa mineral hueca cuyas paredes internas están recubiertas por cristales. 2, record 1, Spanish, - geoda
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lithic clast
1, record 2, English, lithic%20clast
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lithoclast 2, record 2, English, lithoclast
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In shape, lithic clasts range from angular... to well rounded..., but most are subangular to subrounded... 3, record 2, English, - lithic%20clast
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"Lithoclast" is used to imply a rock fragment derived from outside the basin of carbonate deposition by erosion and transport. 4, record 2, English, - lithic%20clast
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lithic clast: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - lithic%20clast
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- claste lithique
1, record 2, French, claste%20lithique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lithoclaste 2, record 2, French, lithoclaste
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grain souvent composite quelquefois polygénique dont les composants et la structure permettent d'identifier un fragment de roche ou de sédiment plus ou moins lithifié quelle que soit sa nature [...] 3, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour déterminer leur origine probable, par exemple des agrégats de particules de sol, des clastes lithiques (lithoclastes) ou d'autres constituants, il faut les examiner un à la fois par MEB [microscopie électronique à balayage]. 4, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les lithoclastes ont souvent des contours anguleux et la surface externe tronque les éléments ou les structures internes. 3, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lithoclaste : Terme désignant n'importe quel fragment de roche, mais également réservé aux débris de roches sédimentaires carbonatées remaniés dans un sédiment lui-même carbonaté. 5, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
claste lithique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- phenoclast
1, record 3, English, phenoclast
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[One of] the larger, conspicuous fragments in a sediment or sedimentary rock, such as cobbles in a conglomerate. 2, record 3, English, - phenoclast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Autobrecciation along the margins of the dyke, subrounded fragments, subhedral to rounded and fragmented plagioclase and quartz phenocrysts(phenoclasts), and the autometasomatic effects of deuteric fluids support fluidization(vapour-magma emulsion) as a key emplacement mechanism for the dyke... 3, record 3, English, - phenoclast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The size of the phenoclasts varies from less than 1 cm to boulders of over 1 m in diameter. 4, record 3, English, - phenoclast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Volcanic rocks for which a complete mineral mode cannot be determined, and have not yet been analysed, may be named provisionally following the terminology of Niggli (1931 ...), by using their visible minerals (usually phenocrysts) to assign a name which is preceded by the prefix pheno- ... 5, record 3, English, - phenoclast
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
phenoclast: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 3, English, - phenoclast
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- phénoclaste
1, record 3, French, ph%C3%A9noclaste
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épanchement par débordement brutal à partir de fissures profondes de nuées pyroclastiques riches en phénoclastes et en xénolithes, est la forme habituelle des éruptions. 2, record 3, French, - ph%C3%A9noclaste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phénoclaste : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 3, French, - ph%C3%A9noclaste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- subrounded
1, record 4, English, subrounded
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sub-rounded 2, record 4, English, sub%2Drounded
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A roundness grade in which considerable wear is shown. 3, record 4, English, - subrounded
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Arenaceous rocks in which the particle shape is angular to sub-angular are termed grits, while the remainder, with rounded to sub-rounded grains, are termed sandstones. 2, record 4, English, - subrounded
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In this grade type] edges and corners are rounded to smooth curves, and the area of the original faces is considerably reduced, but the original shape of the grain is still distinct. 3, record 4, English, - subrounded
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
subrounded : term used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 4, English, - subrounded
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- subsphérique
1, record 4, French, subsph%C3%A9rique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- quasi sphérique 2, record 4, French, quasi%20sph%C3%A9rique
correct
- presque sphérique 3, record 4, French, presque%20sph%C3%A9rique
correct
- subarrondi 4, record 4, French, subarrondi
correct
- presque arrondi 5, record 4, French, presque%20arrondi
correct
- quasi arrondi 3, record 4, French, quasi%20arrondi
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les grains de sable façonnés par le vent sont généralement piquetés et mats, subsphériques. Ils sont appelés «ronds-mats» en morphoscopie [...] 6, record 4, French, - subsph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] des septaria, nodules subsphériques caractérisés par des craquelures radiales et concentriques. 7, record 4, French, - subsph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
subarrondi : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 4, French, - subsph%C3%A9rique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Matinenda Formation
1, record 5, English, Matinenda%20Formation
correct, see observation, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 5, English, - Matinenda%20Formation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The beds of ore-bearing conglomerate of the Matininda(lower Mississagi) Formation are composed of closely packed, subrounded quartz pebbles and cobbles. 3, record 5, English, - Matinenda%20Formation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in the Canadian Shield. 4, record 5, English, - Matinenda%20Formation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- formation de Matinenda
1, record 5, French, formation%20de%20Matinenda
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20Matinenda
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20Matinenda
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le conglomérat minéralisé de la formation de Matinenda (Mississagi inférieur) se présente en lits et est formé de galets et cailloux de quartz arrondis, étroitement serrés. 3, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20Matinenda
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Bruce Formation
1, record 6, English, Bruce%20Formation
correct, see observation, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 6, English, - Bruce%20Formation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It [the Bruce Formation] is composed of a mined assemblage of subrounded to subangular boulders, cobbles, and pebbles that range from less than an inch to 3 or 4 feet in diameter. 3, record 6, English, - Bruce%20Formation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in Southern Province, Espanola, Ontario. 4, record 6, English, - Bruce%20Formation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formation de Bruce
1, record 6, French, formation%20de%20Bruce
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20de%20Bruce
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20de%20Bruce
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Elle [la formation de Bruce] est composée d'un assemblage mélangé de blocs, de galets et de cailloux de forme subarrondie à subanguleuse, épais de moins d'un pouce à 3 ou 4 pieds de diamètre. 3, record 6, French, - formation%20de%20Bruce
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-06-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- subangular blocky 1, record 7, English, subangular%20blocky
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
faces subrectangular, vertices mostly oblique, or subrounded. 1, record 7, English, - subangular%20blocky
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- polyédrique subangulaire 1, record 7, French, poly%C3%A9drique%20subangulaire
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
faces subrectangulaires, à arêtes surtout obliques ou subarrondies. 1, record 7, French, - poly%C3%A9drique%20subangulaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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