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LITHOLOGIC UNIT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lithostratigraphic unit
1, record 1, English, lithostratigraphic%20unit
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rock unit 2, record 1, English, rock%20unit
correct
- lithological unit 3, record 1, English, lithological%20unit
correct
- lithologic unit 4, record 1, English, lithologic%20unit
correct, see observation
- lithic unit 5, record 1, English, lithic%20unit
correct, see observation
- rock-stratigraphic unit 6, record 1, English, rock%2Dstratigraphic%20unit
correct, less frequent
- rock stratigraphic unit 7, record 1, English, rock%20stratigraphic%20unit
correct, less frequent
- lithostratic unit 8, record 1, English, lithostratic%20unit
- geolith 8, record 1, English, geolith
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a defined body of sedimentary, extrusive igneous, metasedimentary, or metavolcanic strata which is distinguished and delimited on the basis of lithic characteristics and stratigraphic position. 9, record 1, English, - lithostratigraphic%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lithostratigraphic units are recognized and defined by observable physical features and not by inferred geologic history or mode of genesis. Fossils may be important as physical constituents or because of their rock-forming character, as in coquina, diatomite, coal beds, etc. Only major litrologic features readily recognizable in the field (or subsurface) should serve as the basis for recognition. 8, record 1, English, - lithostratigraphic%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A lithostratigraphic unit has a binomial designation, preferably consisting of a geographic name, derived from the type area, combined with a descriptive lithologic term (e.g. Ohio Shale), or with the appropriate rank term (e.g. Rome Formation). 8, record 1, English, - lithostratigraphic%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... there are strong indications of magmatic differentiation in early-formed rock units with a corresponding progressive increase in alkalinity as successive units form ... 3, record 1, English, - lithostratigraphic%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lithic: A synonym of lithologic, as in "lithic unit". 10, record 1, English, - lithostratigraphic%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lithostratigraphic unit; lithologic unit; lithic unit: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 11, record 1, English, - lithostratigraphic%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- unité lithostratigraphique
1, record 1, French, unit%C3%A9%20lithostratigraphique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- unité lithologique 2, record 1, French, unit%C3%A9%20lithologique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- division lithostratigraphique 3, record 1, French, division%20lithostratigraphique
correct, feminine noun
- division lithologique 4, record 1, French, division%20lithologique
feminine noun
- unité lithique 5, record 1, French, unit%C3%A9%20lithique
feminine noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] corps de couches géologiques qui est caractérisé principalement par un certain type de lithologie ou par l'association de plusieurs types lithologiques, ou par une propriété lithologique marquante et commune aux diverses couches considérées. 6, record 1, French, - unit%C3%A9%20lithostratigraphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une unité lithostratigraphique peut être formée de roches sédimentaires, ignées ou métamorphiques ou d'une association de ces éléments. Les roches peuvent être consolidées ou non. 6, record 1, French, - unit%C3%A9%20lithostratigraphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les unités lithologiques précoces présentent des signes marqués de différenciation magmatique avec accroissement progressif correspondant de l'alcalinité tout au long de la formation des unités successives [...] 7, record 1, French, - unit%C3%A9%20lithostratigraphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] on distingue, allant de la plus petite division à la plus grande : la couche, le membre, la formation et le groupe. 3, record 1, French, - unit%C3%A9%20lithostratigraphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unité lithostratigraphique; unité lithologique : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 8, record 1, French, - unit%C3%A9%20lithostratigraphique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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