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GISEMENT PLOMBO-ZINCIFERE TVM [1 record]

Record 1 2007-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Metal Ores
CONT

Mississippi Valley-type (MVT) lead-zinc deposits typically are composed of galena and sphalerite occurring as open-space fillings in carbonate breccias; replacement of host rocks is relatively minor except in high grade zones.

OBS

Mississippi Valley-type lead-zinc deposit; MVT lead-zinc deposit: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
CONT

Les gîtes de plomb-zinc de type Mississippi-Valley sont typiquement composés d'un minerai de galène et de sphalérite qui se présente sous forme de remplissage de cavités dans des brèches carbonatées.

OBS

gisement plombo-zincifère du type de la vallée du Mississippi; gisement plombo-zincifère TVM; gisement de Pb-Zn de type Mississippi-Valley : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

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