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ALTERACION HIDROTERMAL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydrothermal alteration
1, record 1, English, hydrothermal%20alteration
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A change in the mineralogy as a result of interaction of the rock with hot water fluids called "hydrothermal fluids." 2, record 1, English, - hydrothermal%20alteration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydrothermal alteration of wall rocks associated with vein-stockwork tin and tungsten deposits is commonly greisen-type alteration that is characterized by Li-, F-, and/or B-bearing minerals such as topaz, fluorite, tourmaline, and various F- and/or Li-rich micas. 3, record 1, English, - hydrothermal%20alteration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrothermal alteration: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 1, English, - hydrothermal%20alteration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
- Thermalisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- altération hydrothermale
1, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20hydrothermale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modifications minéralogiques résultant de l'interaction des solutions hydrothermales avec les minéraux préexistants [ou] de l'addition ou de l'enlèvement de minéraux au moyen de fluides hydrothermaux [...] 2, record 1, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20hydrothermale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les granites résultants peuvent être [...] soumis à des altérations hydrothermales dues à des circulations de solutions aqueuses chaudes. 3, record 1, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20hydrothermale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les altérations hydrothermales se marquent par des modifications de la couleur, de la granulométrie, de la texture et surtout de la composition minéralogique et chimique des roches encaissantes. 4, record 1, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20hydrothermale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altération hydrothermale : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20hydrothermale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geoquímica
- Fuentes termales - usos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alteración hidrotermal
1, record 1, Spanish, alteraci%C3%B3n%20hidrotermal
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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