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METASOMATOSIS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- metasomatism
1, record 1, English, metasomatism
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- metasomasis 2, record 1, English, metasomasis
correct, less frequent
- metasomatic process 3, record 1, English, metasomatic%20process
correct
- metasomatic replacement 4, record 1, English, metasomatic%20replacement
correct
- metasomatic alteration 5, record 1, English, metasomatic%20alteration
correct
- metasomatosis 6, record 1, English, metasomatosis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of practically simultaneous capillary solution and deposition by which a new mineral may grow in the body of an old mineral or mineral aggregate. 7, record 1, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metasomatism, or replacement, is the process of essentially simultaneous removal and deposition of chemical matter. A striking manifestation of this process in mineral deposits is the replacement of one mineral by another mineral ... of partly or wholly different composition. A large volume of rock may be transformed ..., and the resulting deposit is generally of equal volume. 8, record 1, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... columbite may have formed by metasomatism of pyrochlore (replacement of calcium in pyrochlore by iron ...). 5, record 1, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with the term "replacement" (see record) that has a more general meaning. 9, record 1, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
metasomatism: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 10, record 1, English, - metasomatism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- métasomatose 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tasomatose
correct, feminine noun
- remplacement métasomatique 3, record 1, French, remplacement%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
correct, masculine noun
- altération métasomatique 4, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
correct, feminine noun
- processus métasomatique 5, record 1, French, processus%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
correct, masculine noun
- métamorphisme avec apport 6, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20avec%20apport
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métamorphisme qui s'accompagne d'une modification de la composition chimique globale des roches originelles par la substitution d'un solide minéral par un autre au sein de cette même roche. 7, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les processus métasomatiques ont lieu dans des conditions de température et de pression très variables. Ils peuvent s'accompagner de modifications de volume, mais, très souvent, les substitutions ont lieu sans changement de volume [...] 8, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans la métasomatose, les nouveaux minéraux se substituent aux anciens sans que leurs formes extérieures en soient modifiées. Les cas les plus fréquents sont la dolomitisation des calcaires et les silicifications [...] 9, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La notion de variation chimique tend à se substituer à celle d'apport magmatique dont la réalité n'a jamais été démontrée. Plutôt que d'apports, il s'agit d'échanges d'éléments, de remplacement d'une molécule, d'un atome ou d'un ion par un autre, définition même de la métasomatose. 10, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
métasomatisme : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 11, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- metasomatosis
1, record 1, Spanish, metasomatosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- metasomatismo 2, record 1, Spanish, metasomatismo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de transformación de una roca consistente en el reemplazamiento de uno de sus minerales por otro llamado mineral de substitución. 3, record 1, Spanish, - metasomatosis
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