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GANGUE ARGILEUSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Metals Mining
CONT

The manganese ore forms a layer interstratified with sands, silts and clays. ... A glauconitic sand is frequently present at the base of the ore layer which consists of irregular concretions, nodules and rounded earthy masses of manganese oxide and/or carbonate in a silty or clayey matrix.

OBS

clayey matrix: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Mines métalliques
CONT

Le minéral se concentre sous forme de granulations ou nodules dans une gangue calcaire, argileuse ou sableuse.

OBS

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

Spanish

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