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METASOMATISME ALCALIN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alkali metasomatism
1, record 1, English, alkali%20metasomatism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main types of alteration around mesothermal veins include carbonatization, sulfidation, alkali metasomatism, chloritization, and silicification ... Alkali metasomatism, the addition of Na, K, and Ca to wallrocks, is observed in proximity to most veins. 2, record 1, English, - alkali%20metasomatism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme alcalin
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20alcalin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fenite
1, record 2, English, fenite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rock that has been altered by alkali (Na/K) metasomatism. 1, record 2, English, - fenite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbonatites are generally surrounded by an aureole of metasomatically altered rocks called fenites produced by reaction of country rock with peralkaline fluids released from the carbonatite complex ... 1, record 2, English, - fenite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fénite
1, record 2, French, f%C3%A9nite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche modifiée par un métasomatisme alcalin(Na/K). 1, record 2, French, - f%C3%A9nite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les carbonatites sont généralement entourées d’une auréole de roches métasomatisées. Ces roches, appelées fénites, résultent de la réaction entre la roche encaissante et des fluides hyperalcalins libérés du complexe carbonatitique [...] 1, record 2, French, - f%C3%A9nite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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