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PLAGIOCLASA [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tephrite
1, record 1, English, tephrite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A basaltic igneous rock, or rock group, consisting primarily of calcic plagioclase, augite, and nepheline or leucite, with traces of sodic sanidine. 2, record 1, English, - tephrite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- téphrite
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9phrite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche volcanique, d'un gris plus ou moins sombre, microlitique et souvent porphyrique, avec oligoclase, calcique, titanaugite, sanidine rare, feldspathoïde, augite violacée et hornblende brune. 2, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9phrite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tefrita
1, record 1, Spanish, tefrita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca volcánica microlítica en la que se encuentra asociados un feldespatoide y la plagioclasa [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - tefrita
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tefrita analcímica, tefrita leucítica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tefrita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Tectonics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rhyolite
1, record 2, English, rhyolite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- liparite 2, record 2, English, liparite
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of extrusive igneous rocks, typically porphyritic and commonly exhibiting flow texture, with phenocrysts of quartz and alkali feldspar in a glassy to cryptocrystalline groundmass. 3, record 2, English, - rhyolite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
liparite: A synonym of rhyolite used by German and Soviet authors. Its name, given by Roth in 1861, is derived from the Lipari Island, in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Not recommended usage; the much more widely used synonym rhyolite has priority by one year. 3, record 2, English, - rhyolite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Mineralized rhyolite, unmineralized rhyolite. 4, record 2, English, - rhyolite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Tectonique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rhyolite
1, record 2, French, rhyolite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rhyolithe 2, record 2, French, rhyolithe
correct, feminine noun
- liparite 3, record 2, French, liparite
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche magmatique effusive, fréquemment riche en verre, de teinte claire, à microlites et phénocristaux rares. 2, record 2, French, - rhyolite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa structure est fluidale, plus ou moins sphérolitique et sa composition correspond à celle des granites. 2, record 2, French, - rhyolite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
liparite : certains auteurs considèrent la liparite comme une variété de rhyolite pauvre en verre, alors que certains autres traitent ce terme comme synonyme. 4, record 2, French, - rhyolite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Rhyolite minéralisée, rhyolite non minéralisée. 5, record 2, French, - rhyolite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Tectónica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- riolita
1, record 2, Spanish, riolita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- liparita 1, record 2, Spanish, liparita
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca volcánica, subalcalina o alcalina, ácida, rica en vidrio y con cristales de cuarzo, feldespato alcalino y biotita y con textura fluidal [...] con frecuencia tiene plagioclasa y anfíbol. 1, record 2, Spanish, - riolita
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
liparita: de isla de Lipari, Italia. 1, record 2, Spanish, - riolita
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- absarokite
1, record 3, English, absarokite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alkalic basalt consisting of about equal amounts of olivine, augite, labradorite, and sanidine, with accessory biotite, apatite, and opaque oxides. 2, record 3, English, - absarokite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Leucite is sometimes present in small amounts. Absarokite forms a series with shoshonite with decreasing amounts of olivine and increasing amounts of plagioclase and sanidine. 2, record 3, English, - absarokite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It was named by Iddings in 1895 from the Absaroka Range, Wyoming. 3, record 3, English, - absarokite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- absarokite
1, record 3, French, absarokite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balsate alcalin contenant approximativement les mêmes proportions d'olivine, d'augite, de labradorite et de sanidine. 2, record 3, French, - absarokite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La biotite, l'apatite et les oxydes opaques sont en faibles quantités. On peut également rencontrer, en plus petite quantité, de la leucite. 2, record 3, French, - absarokite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- absarokita
1, record 3, Spanish, absarokita
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traquiandesita con fenocristales de olivino y augita en una mesostasis con plagioclasa, feldespato potásico y, ocasionalmente, leucita. 1, record 3, Spanish, - absarokita
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-01-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- monchiquite
1, record 4, English, monchiquite
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lamprophyre composed of olivine clinopyroxene, and mica (typically biotite or amphibole) in a matrix of glass or analcime. 2, record 4, English, - monchiquite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monchiquite: Named after Serra de Monchique, Portugal. 2, record 4, English, - monchiquite
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- monchiquite
1, record 4, French, monchiquite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de lamprophyre renfermant les mêmes minéraux que la camptonite mais dans des proportions différentes et sans feldspath. 2, record 4, French, - monchiquite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étymologie : de la Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal). 2, record 4, French, - monchiquite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- monchiquita
1, record 4, Spanish, monchiquita
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variedad de lamprófido similar a la camptonita, pero sin plagioclasa y con vidrio o feldespatoides. 1, record 4, Spanish, - monchiquita
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- amphibolite
1, record 5, English, amphibolite
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A usually metamorphic rock consisting essentially of amphibole. 2, record 5, English, - amphibolite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amphibolite
1, record 5, French, amphibolite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'amphibolite est essentiellement formée d'amphibole verdâtre et, le plus souvent, d'un feldspath plagioclase blanc ou gris, disposés ou non en lits alternants; d'autres minéraux foncés s'y ajoutent parfois. La teinte d'ensemble varie du vert pâle au vert noisette. 2, record 5, French, - amphibolite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- anfibolita
1, record 5, Spanish, anfibolita
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca metamórfica, dura, de color verde oscuro de estructura generalmente esquistosa. 2, record 5, Spanish, - anfibolita
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las más de las veces(ortoanfibolitas) son rocas eruptivas metamorfizadas a base de hornblenda y de plagioclasa; en otros casos(paraanfibolitas) tienen por origen rocas sedimentarias de naturaleza margosa. 2, record 5, Spanish, - anfibolita
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dacite
1, record 6, English, dacite
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- quartz andesite 2, record 6, English, quartz%20andesite
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fine-grained extrusive rock resembling andesite but having a more sodic plagioclase and more quartz. 3, record 6, English, - dacite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dacite: From the province of Dacia, Romania. 3, record 6, English, - dacite
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dacite
1, record 6, French, dacite
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lave ayant la composition d'une diorite quartzifère à phénocristaux de quartz, de plagioclases zonés, de hornblende et biotite souvent altérés. 2, record 6, French, - dacite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les dacites [...] correspondants microlitiques de l'estérellite [...] sont des roches gris-clair dans lesquelles on distingue des phénocristaux de quartz automorphe, d'andésine, de biotite et de hornblende ou de pyroxène. 3, record 6, French, - dacite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- dacita
1, record 6, Spanish, dacita
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca eruptiva gris o azulada, de composición semejante a la de la diorita cuarcífera(plagioclasa, cuarzo, mica negra, anfíboles). Presenta fenocristales inclusos en una pasta o masa vítrea. 1, record 6, Spanish, - dacita
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Petrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- kersantite
1, record 7, English, kersantite
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- kersanton 1, record 7, English, kersanton
obsolete
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lamprophyre composed of biotite plagioclase (oligoclase or andesine), with other minor minerals. 1, record 7, English, - kersantite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named after the village of Kersanton, France. 1, record 7, English, - kersantite
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Pétrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- kersantite
1, record 7, French, kersantite
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lamprophyre à plagioclase et orthose, caractérisé par de la biotite, transformée souvent en chlorite et calcite. 2, record 7, French, - kersantite
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étymologie : de Kersanton, dans le Finistère (France). 3, record 7, French, - kersantite
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Petrografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- kersantita
1, record 7, Spanish, kersantita
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca lamprofírica a base de plagioclasa y biotita; es una variedad de micromonzonita. 1, record 7, Spanish, - kersantita
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- andesine
1, record 8, English, andesine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group with composition ranging from Ab70.An30 to Ab50.An50. 2, record 8, English, - andesine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Andesine] occurs as a primary constituent of intermediate igneous rocks, such as andesites and diorites. 2, record 8, English, - andesine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Named after the Andes Mountains. 3, record 8, English, - andesine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- andésine
1, record 8, French, and%C3%A9sine
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système triclinique, du groupe des plagioclases, renfermant entre 30 et 50 % d'anorthite et se présentant en masses granulaires ou compactes. 2, record 8, French, - and%C3%A9sine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- andesina
1, record 8, Spanish, andesina
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variedad de plagioclasa consistente en un aluminosilicato de sodio y calcio presente en los pórfidos y las traquitas. 1, record 8, Spanish, - andesina
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- albite
1, record 9, English, albite
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- Ab 2, record 9, English, Ab
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- white feldspar 3, record 9, English, white%20feldspar
correct
- white schorl 4, record 9, English, white%20schorl
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless or milky-white triclinic mineral belonging to the feldspar group and corresponding to the Na-rich end member of the alkalic feldspars. 2, record 9, English, - albite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
albite: Named from the Latin Albus, white, the common color of the mineral. 2, record 9, English, - albite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: NaAlSi3O8 or Na(Si3 AlO8) 2, record 9, English, - albite
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- albite
1, record 9, French, albite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- Ab 2, record 9, French, Ab
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système triclinique correspondant au terme sodique des feldspaths alcalins et se présentant sous forme de cristaux blanc laiteux ou incolores. 2, record 9, French, - albite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'albite et les autres plagioclases sont souvent associés en des macles multiples ou polysynthétiques [...]. L'albite, le plus sodique, tire son nom de sa teinte blanche qui s'oppose aux teintes crème ou rose des feldspaths potassiques [...] éclat vitreux : n = 1,53. d = 6,5 [...] 3, record 9, French, - albite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étymologie : du latin albus, «blanc». 4, record 9, French, - albite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Na(Si3AlO8) ou NaAlSi3O8 2, record 9, French, - albite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- albita
1, record 9, Spanish, albita
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plagioclasa sódica de la serie de las plagioclasas. Cristaliza en el sistema triclínico. Incoloro o blanco, de brillo vítreo, ligero y duro. 2, record 9, Spanish, - albita
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La albita forma masas laminares exfoliables o bien cristales que son generalmente translúcidos o transparentes, aunque también los hay opacos; esos cristales, cuya simetría es triclínica, se presentan con frecuencia en forma de maclas; al ser fundidos dan un vidrio que es inatacable por los ácidos. 3, record 9, Spanish, - albita
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- antiperthite
1, record 10, English, antiperthite
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variety of alkali feldspar consisting of parallel or subparallel intergrowths in which the sodium-rich phase (albite, oligoclase, or andesine) appears to be the host from which the potassium-rich phase (usually orthoclase) exsolved. 2, record 10, English, - antiperthite
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antiperthite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 10, English, - antiperthite
Record 10, Key term(s)
- anti-perthite
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- antiperthite
1, record 10, French, antiperthite
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feldspath complexe à structure de perthite, mais où les constituants sont inversés par rapport à ce qu'on observe dans les perthites. 2, record 10, French, - antiperthite
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l'antiperthite, c'est le plagioclase qui forme le fond et contient des filaments, de fines lamelles ou des micro-inclusions géométriques orientées de feldspath potassique. 2, record 10, French, - antiperthite
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antiperthite : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 10, French, - antiperthite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- antipertita
1, record 10, Spanish, antipertita
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plagioclasa cuyo feldespato sódico contiene laminillas de ortosa. 1, record 10, Spanish, - antipertita
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sodium-calcium feldspar
1, record 11, English, sodium%2Dcalcium%20feldspar
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- sodium/calcium feldspar 2, record 11, English, sodium%2Fcalcium%20feldspar
correct
- plagioclase feldspar 3, record 11, English, plagioclase%20feldspar
correct
- plagioclase 4, record 11, English, plagioclase
correct
- soda-lime feldspar 5, record 11, English, soda%2Dlime%20feldspar
avoid
- lime-soda feldspar 5, record 11, English, lime%2Dsoda%20feldspar
avoid
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of triclinic feldspars [which] at high temperatures ... forms a complete ... series from Ab [albite] ... to An [anorthite] ... 1, record 11, English, - sodium%2Dcalcium%20feldspar
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plagioclase feldspars range in composition from pure albite ... to anorthite ... 3, record 11, English, - sodium%2Dcalcium%20feldspar
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the source GARGE (Glossary of Geology), the terms "soda-lime feldspar" and "lime-soda feldspar" are misnomers for "sodium-calcium feldspar." 6, record 11, English, - sodium%2Dcalcium%20feldspar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- feldspath plagioclase
1, record 11, French, feldspath%20plagioclase
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- plagioclase 2, record 11, French, plagioclase
correct, masculine noun
- feldspath calcosodique 3, record 11, French, feldspath%20calcosodique
correct, masculine noun
- feldspath calco-sodique 4, record 11, French, feldspath%20calco%2Dsodique
correct, masculine noun
- feldspath sodi-calcique 5, record 11, French, feldspath%20sodi%2Dcalcique
correct, masculine noun
- feldspath sodico-calcique 6, record 11, French, feldspath%20sodico%2Dcalcique
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] série isomorphe complète allant de l'albite à l'anorthite. 7, record 11, French, - feldspath%20plagioclase
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les feldspaths calciques et sodiques peuvent s'associer en toutes proportions en donnant la série continue des feldspaths plagioclases, de l'albite [...] à l'anorthite [...], dits encore calcosodiques. 4, record 11, French, - feldspath%20plagioclase
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les plagioclases comprennent plusieurs espèces se différenciant entre elles par la nature et la proportion des bases dominantes, et par la quantité de silice. On peut citer parmi ces minéraux : albite, andésine, anorthite, labradorite et oligoclase. 8, record 11, French, - feldspath%20plagioclase
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- plagioclasa
1, record 11, Spanish, plagioclasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- feldespato calcosódico 2, record 11, Spanish, feldespato%20calcos%C3%B3dico
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca formada por silicato, feldespato de sodio y calcio. 3, record 11, Spanish, - plagioclasa
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las numerosas variedades de feldespato pueden ser clasificadas en dos grupos: el de los feldespatos potásicos y el de las plagioclasas o feldespatos calcosódicos. [...] Entre las plagioclasas se destacan la albita [...] y la anortita [...] 2, record 11, Spanish, - plagioclasa
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-07-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- granite
1, record 12, English, granite
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture, specifically: a usually flesh-red whitish or gray very hard and durable holocrystalline-granular plutonic igneous rock consisting essentially of quartz, orthoclase or microcline, a small amount of acid plagioclase, usually one or more members of the mica, amphibole, and less commonly pyroxene groups, and usually accessories (as apatite, zircon, magnetite, and occasionally topaz, tourmaline, garnet), the rock varying in texture from fine to very coarse and taking a fine polish. 2, record 12, English, - granite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... granites constitute a large portion of the Archean basement. They form massive batholiths and plutons as well as extensive areas of granitic gneisses. They have long-term stability, high rock strength, good chemical stability, homogeneity and low porosity. 3, record 12, English, - granite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Felsic granite. 4, record 12, English, - granite
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- granite
1, record 12, French, granite
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- granit 2, record 12, French, granit
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche magmatique plutonique formée essentiellement de quartz et de feldspaths, et accessoirement d'autres minéraux comme les micas, les amphiboles et les pyroxènes, les autres minéraux accidentels. 3, record 12, French, - granite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on peut envisager la possibilité de créer un stockage [de déchets nucléaires] dans différentes roches : - roches sédimentaires telles que l'argile et le sel; - roches cristallines telles que le granite et le schiste. 4, record 12, French, - granite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aucune formation géologique (granit, sel, argile, tuf volcanique) n'est nécessairement meilleure qu'une autre [en ce qui a trait à l'évacuation des déchets radioactifs dans des formations géologiques profondes]. 5, record 12, French, - granite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Granite felsique. 6, record 12, French, - granite
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Gestión de los desechos
- Desechos nucleares
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- granito
1, record 12, Spanish, granito
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca plutónica de textura granuda, compuesta por cuarzo, feldespato potásico, plagioclasa y minerales oscuros(principalmente, biotita) en porcentajes, en general, reducidos. El feldespato potásico predomina sobre la plagioclasa. 2, record 12, Spanish, - granito
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-07-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- essexite
1, record 13, English, essexite
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alkali gabbro primarily composed of plagioclase, hornblende, biotite, and titanaugite, with lesser amounts of alkali feldspar and nepheline. 1, record 13, English, - essexite
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its name is derived from Essex County, Massachusetts, from where it was originally defined by Sears in 1891 ... 1, record 13, English, - essexite
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- essexite
1, record 13, French, essexite
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Gabbro à feldspathoïdes] type grenu, où le plagioclase a une basicité inférieure à 50% d'anorthite. 2, record 13, French, - essexite
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- essexita
1, record 13, Spanish, essexita
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variedad de teralita cuya plagioclasa es poco básica. 1, record 13, Spanish, - essexita
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-12-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- calc-alkaline syenite
1, record 14, English, calc%2Dalkaline%20syenite
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- calc-alkali syenite 1, record 14, English, calc%2Dalkali%20syenite
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Syenite in which the plagioclase is between oligoclase and andesine in composition. 1, record 14, English, - calc%2Dalkaline%20syenite
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Syenites occur in two main types: (1) calc-alkali, "normal," syenites, and (2) alkali syenites. 1, record 14, English, - calc%2Dalkaline%20syenite
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- syénite calco-alcaline
1, record 14, French, sy%C3%A9nite%20calco%2Dalcaline
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La monzonite [...] est une syénite calco-alcaline de composition intermédiaire entre les syénites types et les diorites. Elle contient de l'orthose et de l'andésine en égale quantité, un peu de quartz et d'augite. 2, record 14, French, - sy%C3%A9nite%20calco%2Dalcaline
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Syénites calco-alcalines, si le plagioclase est de l'oligoclase ou de l'andésine. 3, record 14, French, - sy%C3%A9nite%20calco%2Dalcaline
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les roches «exactement saturées en silice» : ce groupe comprend [...] les syénites calco-alcalines [...] 4, record 14, French, - sy%C3%A9nite%20calco%2Dalcaline
Record 14, Key term(s)
- syénite calcoalcaline
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Petrografía
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- sienita calcoalcalina
1, record 14, Spanish, sienita%20calcoalcalina
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Sienita] cuya plagioclasa consiste en oligoclasa o andesina; la ortosa le confiere un color rosado. 1, record 14, Spanish, - sienita%20calcoalcalina
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-12-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- diorite
1, record 15, English, diorite
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of plutonic rocks intermediate in composition between acidic and basic, characteristically composed of hornblende, oligoclase or andesine, pyroxene, and sometimes a little quartz. 2, record 15, English, - diorite
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The approximate intrusive equivalent of andesite. 2, record 15, English, - diorite
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- diorite
1, record 15, French, diorite
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche plutonique grenue à dominante claire composée d'un plagioclase peu basique (oligoclase ou andésine), avec hornblende ou biotite. 2, record 15, French, - diorite
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- diorita
1, record 15, Spanish, diorita
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca plutónica, granuda, formada por un feldespato(plagioclasa ácida) y uno o varios minerales de los grupos de la mica, del anfíbol y del piroxeno. 1, record 15, Spanish, - diorita
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