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EPISODE MINERALISATION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- short-lived
1, record 1, English, short%2Dlived
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hydrothermal-mineralization event is likely to be short-lived, limited by shallow degassing of the magma in response to depressurization during its ascent (so-called "first boiling") ... 2, record 1, English, - short%2Dlived
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
short-lived: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - short%2Dlived
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Thermalisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- de courte durée
1, record 1, French, de%20courte%20dur%C3%A9e
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- temporaire 2, record 1, French, temporaire
see observation
- éphémère 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9ph%C3%A9m%C3%A8re
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'épisode de minéralisation hydrothermale devrait être de courte durée, parce qu'il est limité par le dégazage à faible profondeur du magma en réponse à la dépressurisation durant sa remontée(ce qu'on appelle la «première ébullition») [...] 3, record 1, French, - de%20courte%20dur%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
de courte durée; temporaire; éphémère : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 1, French, - de%20courte%20dur%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- overprinting
1, record 2, English, overprinting
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- overlapping 2, record 2, English, overlapping
correct
- overlap 1, record 2, English, overlap
correct, see observation, noun
- superposition 2, record 2, English, superposition
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alteration patterns at Sullivan are complicated by a postore overprinting by an albite-chlorite-pyrite alteration that is most extensively developed in the hanging wall of the deposit ... 2, record 2, English, - overprinting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Complex, irregular ore and alteration patterns are due, in part, to the superposition or overlap of mineral and alteration zones of different ages. 2, record 2, English, - overprinting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overprinting; overlap: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 2, English, - overprinting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surimpression
1, record 2, French, surimpression
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- superposition 2, record 2, French, superposition
correct, feminine noun
- chevauchement 1, record 2, French, chevauchement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- recouvrement 1, record 2, French, recouvrement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La configuration des faciès d’altération y est complexe du fait de la superposition, postérieurement à l'épisode de minéralisation, d’un faciès d’altération à albite-chlorite-pyrite; ce faciès est développé sur une plus grande étendue dans l'éponte supérieure du gisement [...] 2, record 2, French, - surimpression
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La répartition irrégulière et complexe de la minéralisation et de l’altération s’explique en partie par la superposition ou par le chevauchement de zones minérales et de zones d’altération d’âges différents. 2, record 2, French, - surimpression
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surimpression; chevauchement; recouvrement : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 2, French, - surimpression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Various Metal Ores
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- postore
1, record 3, English, postore
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- post-ore 1, record 3, English, post%2Dore
correct, adjective
- postmineralization 1, record 3, English, postmineralization
correct, adjective
- postmineral 1, record 3, English, postmineral
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The possibility that ore has been dislocated from its wall rocks by faults during postore deformation is an added complication at some deposits. 1, record 3, English, - postore
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dolomitization, of pre-, syn-, and postore age, is a widespread, and characteristic feature of MVT [Mississippi Valley-type] districts. 1, record 3, English, - postore
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Postmineralization deformation, shearing, and brecciation in some districts [have] obliterated most primary textures. 1, record 3, English, - postore
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Postmineral hornblende-bearing dykes. 1, record 3, English, - postore
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- postérieur à la formation du minerai
1, record 3, French, post%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20du%20minerai
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- formé après la minéralisation 1, record 3, French, form%C3%A9%20apr%C3%A8s%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
correct
- postérieur à la minéralisation 1, record 3, French, post%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
correct
- suivant la minéralisation 1, record 3, French, suivant%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
- après l'épisode de minéralisation 1, record 3, French, apr%C3%A8s%20l%27%C3%A9pisode%20de%20min%C3%A9ralisation
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La possibilité que le minerai ait été délogé de ses épontes par des failles au cours d’un épisode de déformation postérieur à sa formation constitue une complication supplémentaire dans certains gîtes. 1, record 3, French, - post%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20du%20minerai
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La dolomitisation précédant, accompagnant ou suivant la minéralisation est répandue et caractéristique des districts à minéralisations de type Mississippi-Valley. 1, record 3, French, - post%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20du%20minerai
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans certains districts, la déformation, le cisaillement et la bréchification postérieurs à la minéralisation ont oblitéré la plupart des textures primaires. 1, record 3, French, - post%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20du%20minerai
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Dykes renfermant de la hornblende formés après la minéralisation. 1, record 3, French, - post%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20du%20minerai
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
- Geochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sulphide event
1, record 4, English, sulphide%20event
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sulfide event 2, record 4, English, sulfide%20event
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
- Géochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épisode de minéralisation sulfurée
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pisode%20de%20min%C3%A9ralisation%20sulfur%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- événement sulfureux 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20sulfureux
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
- Translation (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- preore
1, record 5, English, preore
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- premineralization 1, record 5, English, premineralization
correct, adjective
- premineral 1, record 5, English, premineral
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dolomitization, of pre-, syn-, and postore age, is a widespread, and characteristic feature of MVT [Mississippi Valley-type] districts. 1, record 5, English, - preore
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... little or no direct evidence of a preore meteoric component ... has yet been recognized in MVT [Mississippi Valley-type] deposits. 1, record 5, English, - preore
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Premineralization deformation. 1, record 5, English, - preore
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Premineral albitite dykes. 1, record 5, English, - preore
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pre-ore
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- précédant la minéralisation
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9c%C3%A9dant%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- avant l'épisode de minéralisation 1, record 5, French, avant%20l%27%C3%A9pisode%20de%20min%C3%A9ralisation
correct
- antérieur au processus minéralisateur 1, record 5, French, ant%C3%A9rieur%20au%20processus%20min%C3%A9ralisateur
correct
- antérieur à la minéralisation 1, record 5, French, ant%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La dolomitisation précédant, accompagnant ou suivant la minéralisation est répandue et caractéristique des districts à minéralisations de type Mississippi-Valley. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9c%C3%A9dant%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] on n’ a encore peu(ou pas) d’indices directs de l'action d’une composante météorique avant l'épisode de minéralisation [...] dans les gîtes de type Mississippi-Valley. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9c%C3%A9dant%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Déformation antérieure au processus minéralisateur. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9c%C3%A9dant%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Dykes d’albitite antérieurs à la minéralisation. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9c%C3%A9dant%20la%20min%C3%A9ralisation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
- Geochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mineralizing event
1, record 6, English, mineralizing%20event
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extensive carbonatization and introduction of Ca may have accompanied sulphide and gold deposition. It is possible that different hydrothermal fluids were involved during each of the progressive stages of the mineralizing event. 2, record 6, English, - mineralizing%20event
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dolomitization, of pre-, syn-, and post-ore age, is a widespread and characteristic feature of MVT [Mississippi Valley Type] districts. In spite of this, however, its significance and genetic history relative to burial diagenesis and the mineralizing event(s) is not well understood. 2, record 6, English, - mineralizing%20event
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
- Géochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- phénomène minéralisant
1, record 6, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20min%C3%A9ralisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- phénomène minéralisateur 2, record 6, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20min%C3%A9ralisateur
correct, masculine noun
- épisode de minéralisation 3, record 6, French, %C3%A9pisode%20de%20min%C3%A9ralisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces observations prouvent [...] qu’une partie des phénomènes minéralisants est nettement postérieure à la sédimentation et à la diagenèse des strates liasiques, donc épigénétique. 1, record 6, French, - ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20min%C3%A9ralisant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque les formations naturelles et les sédiments meubles qui les recouvrent [...] ne sont pas touchés par des phénomènes minéralisateurs [...], il est possible [...] de déterminer [...] les «fonds géochimiques» régionaux ou locaux, c’est-à-dire les teneurs représentatives des formations étudiées pour certains éléments [...] 2, record 6, French, - ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20min%C3%A9ralisant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- first boiling
1, record 7, English, first%20boiling
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hydrothermal-mineralization event is likely to be short-lived, limited by shallow degassing of the magma in response to depressurization during its ascent (so-called "first boiling") ... 1, record 7, English, - first%20boiling
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- première ébullition
1, record 7, French, premi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9bullition
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épisode de minéralisation hydrothermale devrait être de courte durée, parce qu'il est limité par le dégazage à faible profondeur du magma en réponse à la dépressurisation durant sa remontée(ce qu'on appelle la «première ébullition») [...] 1, record 7, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9bullition
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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