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CORDIERITE RETROMORPHOSEE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Geochemistry
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
CONT

The hornfelsed paragneiss portions invariably contain rounded clots, 3-7 cm in diameter, of coarse-grained, partly retrograded cordierite and fine-grained, randomly oriented biotite.

OBS

retrograded cordierite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Géochimie
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
CONT

La première déformation affectant les formations grésopélitiques, se marque par une schistosité de fracture relativement bien développée, émanant d'un plissement synschisteux ainsi que d'un étirement des minéraux issus d'un métamorphisme de contact (andalousite et/ou cordiérite rétromorphosée).

OBS

cordiérite rétromorphosée : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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