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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A coarse structure of parallel columns of grains, having the long axis perpendicular to the surface.  2, record 1, English, - columnar%20structure

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Kerogen ... occurs as granules and as concordant seams associated with and incorporating heavy minerals. The seams commonly have columnar structure ...  3, record 1, English, - columnar%20structure

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

These types [columnar and prismatic] are characterized by vertically oriented aggregates or pillars. These elongated columns vary in length with different soils and may reach a diameter of 6 inches or more. They commonly occur in the subsoil horizons of arid and semiarid region soils and when well developed are a very striking feature of the profile. When the tops are rounded, the term "columnar" is used.  4, record 1, English, - columnar%20structure

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Structure prismatique à sommet arrondi.  3, record 1, French, - structure%20columnaire

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

La «structure columnaire»(ou colonnaire) est une variété de structure prismatique dans laquelle un des sommets des prismes, généralement le supérieur, est arrondi. Cette structure est fréquente dans les sols du type solonetz.  4, record 1, French, - structure%20columnaire

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A mineral horizon characterized by one or more of the following: 1) An enrichment in silicate clay, iron, aluminum, or humus. 2) A prismatic or columnar structure that exhibits pronounced coatings or stainings associated with significant amounts of exchangeable sodium. 3) An alteration by hydrolysis, reduction, or oxidation to give a change in color or structure from the horizons above or below, or both.  2, record 2, English, - B%20horizon

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Horizon minéral possédant un ou plusieurs des caractères suivants : 1) Accumulation d’argile silicatée, de fer, d’aluminium ou d’humus. 2) Structure prismatique ou colonnaire présentant des enrobements ou des taches très marqués, de même que des quantités notables de sodium échangeable. 3) Altération, par hydrolyse, réduction ou oxydation, qui établit une différence de couleur ou de structure par rapport à l'horizon supérieur ou l'horizon inférieur, ou les deux.  2, record 2, French, - horizon%20B

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Horizon B. C’est un horizon enrichi des éléments provenant des horizons extérieurs. C’est un horizon d’accumulation, [...] Il est nettement distinct par sa couleur, sa structure et la nature de ses constituants.  3, record 2, French, - horizon%20B

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish