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SPILITISED [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Geochemistry
CONT

The oxide variation plots indicate a mid-ocean ridge basalt trend for the samples, which have been spilitised to varying degrees. ... Subsequently, some of the basalts were spilitised probably due to hydrothermal solution, possibly the result of tectonic activity along the fracture zone

OBS

spilitized: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Géochimie
CONT

La roche de couleur vert-sombre correspond à un basalte spilitisé dans lequel il est difficile d'identifier à l'œil nu les minéraux.

OBS

spilitisé : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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