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GLAUCONITISATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-07-25

English

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

A submarine replacement process whereby a mineral ... is converted to glauconite under very slow rates of sedimentation and at depths of 100 to 300 m.

OBS

glauconite: ... a hydrous silicate of iron and potassium; amorphous, and some shade of green in colour.

Key term(s)
  • glauconitic alteration

French

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

Formation de glauconie.

CONT

Bien entendu le processus de glauconitisation a pu s'exercer concurremment aux dépens d'autres supports.

OBS

glauconie : Silicate naturel hydraté de fer et de potassium, de couleur verte.

Spanish

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