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METASOMATISME [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
- Geochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydrothermal metamorphism
1, record 1, English, hydrothermal%20metamorphism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hydrothermal metasomatism 2, record 1, English, hydrothermal%20metasomatism
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] alteration of rock by hot waters or gases associated with a magmatic source. 3, record 1, English, - hydrothermal%20metamorphism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrothermal metamorphism: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 1, English, - hydrothermal%20metamorphism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
- Géochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métamorphisme hydrothermal
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20hydrothermal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- métasomatisme hydrothermal 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20hydrothermal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métamorphisme lié à la circulation de fluides chauds, provoquant des changements dans la nature minéralogique des roches. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20hydrothermal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la notion d'un apport dans le métamorphisme s'est imposée très tôt à l'esprit des chercheurs, il semble qu'il faille la cantonner aujourd'hui au seul métamorphisme hydrothermal. Les premiers rapprochements ont été faits avec les fumerolles volcaniques génératrices de minéraux alors qu'elles sont encore gazeuses [...] ou aqueuses [...] 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20hydrothermal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
métamorphisme hydrothermal : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20hydrothermal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuentes termales - usos
- Geoquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- metamorfismo hidrotermal
1, record 1, Spanish, metamorfismo%20hidrotermal
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- metasomatism
1, record 2, English, metasomatism
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- metasomasis 2, record 2, English, metasomasis
correct, less frequent
- metasomatic process 3, record 2, English, metasomatic%20process
correct
- metasomatic replacement 4, record 2, English, metasomatic%20replacement
correct
- metasomatic alteration 5, record 2, English, metasomatic%20alteration
correct
- metasomatosis 6, record 2, English, metasomatosis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of practically simultaneous capillary solution and deposition by which a new mineral may grow in the body of an old mineral or mineral aggregate. 7, record 2, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metasomatism, or replacement, is the process of essentially simultaneous removal and deposition of chemical matter. A striking manifestation of this process in mineral deposits is the replacement of one mineral by another mineral ... of partly or wholly different composition. A large volume of rock may be transformed ..., and the resulting deposit is generally of equal volume. 8, record 2, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... columbite may have formed by metasomatism of pyrochlore (replacement of calcium in pyrochlore by iron ...). 5, record 2, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with the term "replacement" (see record) that has a more general meaning. 9, record 2, English, - metasomatism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
metasomatism: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 10, record 2, English, - metasomatism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- métasomatose 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tasomatose
correct, feminine noun
- remplacement métasomatique 3, record 2, French, remplacement%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
correct, masculine noun
- altération métasomatique 4, record 2, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
correct, feminine noun
- processus métasomatique 5, record 2, French, processus%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
correct, masculine noun
- métamorphisme avec apport 6, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tamorphisme%20avec%20apport
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métamorphisme qui s'accompagne d'une modification de la composition chimique globale des roches originelles par la substitution d'un solide minéral par un autre au sein de cette même roche. 7, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les processus métasomatiques ont lieu dans des conditions de température et de pression très variables. Ils peuvent s'accompagner de modifications de volume, mais, très souvent, les substitutions ont lieu sans changement de volume [...] 8, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans la métasomatose, les nouveaux minéraux se substituent aux anciens sans que leurs formes extérieures en soient modifiées. Les cas les plus fréquents sont la dolomitisation des calcaires et les silicifications [...] 9, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La notion de variation chimique tend à se substituer à celle d'apport magmatique dont la réalité n'a jamais été démontrée. Plutôt que d'apports, il s'agit d'échanges d'éléments, de remplacement d'une molécule, d'un atome ou d'un ion par un autre, définition même de la métasomatose. 10, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
métasomatisme : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 11, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- metasomatosis
1, record 2, Spanish, metasomatosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- metasomatismo 2, record 2, Spanish, metasomatismo
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de transformación de una roca consistente en el reemplazamiento de uno de sus minerales por otro llamado mineral de substitución. 3, record 2, Spanish, - metasomatosis
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- potassium metasomatism
1, record 3, English, potassium%20metasomatism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- K-metasomatism 1, record 3, English, K%2Dmetasomatism
correct
- potassic metasomatic alteration 1, record 3, English, potassic%20metasomatic%20alteration
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sodium and potassium metasomatism is observed in proximity to most quartz-carbonate veins. Potassium metasomatism is the most common and typically consists of sericitization of chlorite and plagioclase ... 1, record 3, English, - potassium%20metasomatism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme potassique
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20potassique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On observe un métasomatisme sodique et potassique au voisinage de la plupart des filons de quartz-carbonates. Le métasomatisme potassique est le plus commun et se traduit généralement par la séricitisation de la chlorite et du plagioclase [...] 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20potassique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- carbonate metasomatism
1, record 4, English, carbonate%20metasomatism
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- metasomatic carbonate alteration 1, record 4, English, metasomatic%20carbonate%20alteration
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme carbonaté
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20carbonat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- magnesian metasomatism
1, record 5, English, magnesian%20metasomatism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mineralization was associated with retrograde metamorphism, which resulted in ... argillic alteration ... The argillic alteration was superimposed on preceding lateritization ... Tourmalinization and magnesian metasomatism were common companions of these processes. 2, record 5, English, - magnesian%20metasomatism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme magnésien
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20magn%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- métasomatose magnésienne 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9tasomatose%20magn%C3%A9sienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les skarns magnésiens dériveraient des skarns calciques par «métasomatose magnésienne» [...] 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20magn%C3%A9sien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- metasomatized
1, record 6, English, metasomatized
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- metasomatically altered 1, record 6, English, metasomatically%20altered
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lamproite magmas are derived by partial melting of ancient, enriched (metasomatized, i.e., amphibole-, phlogopite- and apatite-bearing) upper mantle sources (lithospheric) which have previously been depleted in Na, Al, and Ca (leaving a residuum of harzburgitic composition). 1, record 6, English, - metasomatized
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Metasomatized rock. 1, record 6, English, - metasomatized
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisé
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9tasomatis%C3%A9
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- altéré par métasomatisme 1, record 6, French, alt%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20m%C3%A9tasomatisme
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les magmas lamproïtiques dérivent de la fusion partielle de sources anciennes et enrichies (métasomatisées, i.e. à amphiboles, à phlogopite et à apatite) dans le manteau supérieur (lithosphère), ces sources ayant été appauvries préalablement en Na, Al et Ca (ce qui laisse un résidu de composition harzburgitique). 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatis%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Roche métasomatisée. 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatis%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sodium metasomatism
1, record 7, English, sodium%20metasomatism
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- sodic metasomatism 1, record 7, English, sodic%20metasomatism
correct
- sodic metasomatic alteration 1, record 7, English, sodic%20metasomatic%20alteration
correct
- soda metasomatism 1, record 7, English, soda%20metasomatism
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hematitization, epidotization, carbonatization, and soda metasomatism of the host rocks are common primary alteration features of the deposits. 1, record 7, English, - sodium%20metasomatism
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the case of peralkaline systems, greisenization is rare and alteration is dominated instead by albitization (sodium metasomatism). 1, record 7, English, - sodium%20metasomatism
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme sodique
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20sodique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hématitisation, l'épidotisation, la carbonatation et le métasomatisme sodique des roches hôtes sont des types courants d'altération primaire des gîtes. 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20sodique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans le cas des systèmes hyperalcalins, la greisenification est rare et l'altération est plutôt caractérisée par une albitisation (métasomatisme sodique). 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20sodique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-03-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- contact metasomatism
1, record 8, English, contact%20metasomatism
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- contact metasomatic alteration 2, record 8, English, contact%20metasomatic%20alteration
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mass change in the composition of rocks in contact with an invading magma from which fluid constituents are carried out to combine with some of the country-rock constituents to form a new suite of minerals. 3, record 8, English, - contact%20metasomatism
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intrusion of the diabase sheets was accompanied by contact metasomatic alteration of the country rocks ... 2, record 8, English, - contact%20metasomatism
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme de contact
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- métasomatose de contact 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9tasomatose%20de%20contact
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modification chimique d'une roche envahie par une intrusion magmatique. 3, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20de%20contact
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'intrusion des feuillets de diabase a été accompagnée d'un métasomatisme de contact des roches encaissantes [...] 4, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20de%20contact
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-01-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- high temperature metasomatism
1, record 9, English, high%20temperature%20metasomatism
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- high-temperature metasomatism
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Thermalisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme de haute température
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20de%20haute%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-01-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pervasive metasomatism
1, record 10, English, pervasive%20metasomatism
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme envahissant
1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20envahissant
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-12-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- alkali metasomatism
1, record 11, English, alkali%20metasomatism
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, 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 11, English, - alkali%20metasomatism
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme alcalin
1, record 11, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20alcalin
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- contact metasomatic skarn deposit
1, record 12, English, contact%20metasomatic%20skarn%20deposit
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- skarn de métasomatisme de contact
1, record 12, French, skarn%20de%20m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- skarn formé par métasomatisme de contact 1, record 12, French, skarn%20form%C3%A9%20par%20m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-03-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- extensive metasomatism
1, record 13, English, extensive%20metasomatism
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme intense
1, record 13, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20intense
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-09-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- mutative metasomatism
1, record 14, English, mutative%20metasomatism
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme par mutation
1, record 14, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20par%20mutation
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-09-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Mineralogy
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- pneumatolytic metasomatism
1, record 15, English, pneumatolytic%20metasomatism
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Minéralogie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme pneumatolytique
1, record 15, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20pneumatolytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-03-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- anion metasomatism
1, record 16, English, anion%20metasomatism
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbonatization of silicate rocks involves ... anion metasomatism ... 1, record 16, English, - anion%20metasomatism
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "cation metasomatism." 2, record 16, English, - anion%20metasomatism
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme anionique
1, record 16, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20anionique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- métasomatose anionique 1, record 16, French, m%C3%A9tasomatose%20anionique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-02-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Mineralogy
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- additive metasomatism
1, record 17, English, additive%20metasomatism
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Minéralogie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme par addition
1, record 17, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20par%20addition
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-06-05
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- cation metasomatism
1, record 18, English, cation%20metasomatism
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dolomitization of limestone involves very extensive magnesium metasomatism, but only as a base exchange process. This is called cation metasomatism. In this case the mineralizing (or pre-mineralization) solutions must have carried abundant magnesium. Carbonatization of silicate rocks involves inter alia anion metasomatism ... 1, record 18, English, - cation%20metasomatism
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "anion metasomatism." 2, record 18, English, - cation%20metasomatism
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme cationique
1, record 18, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20cationique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1996-05-23
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- rock metasomatism
1, record 19, English, rock%20metasomatism
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme des roches
1, record 19, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20des%20roches
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut être utile d'établir une distinction entre le métasomatisme des minéraux et celui des roches. Dans le premier cas, il s'agit d'une redistribution des éléments présents dans une roche sous l'action de fluides qui trouvent leur origine dans la roche même, avec formation de nouveaux minéraux, mais sans changement de la composition chimique moyenne de la roche. Dans le métasomatisme des roches au contraire, les fluides extérieurs s'introduisent dans la roche et en modifient la composition chimique originelle. 1, record 19, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20des%20roches
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-05-23
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- mineral metasomatism
1, record 20, English, mineral%20metasomatism
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Géochimie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme des minéraux
1, record 20, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20des%20min%C3%A9raux
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut être utile d'établir une distinction entre le métasomatisme des minéraux et celui des roches. Dans le premier cas, il s'agit d'une redistribution des éléments présents dans une roche sous l'action de fluides qui trouvent leur origine dans la roche même, avec formation de nouveaux minéraux, mais sans changement de la composition chimique moyenne de la roche. Dans le métasomatisme des roches au contraire, les fluides extérieurs s'introduisent dans la roche et en modifient la composition chimique originelle. 1, record 20, French, - m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20des%20min%C3%A9raux
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1996-05-23
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Mineralogy
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- expulsive metasomatism
1, record 21, English, expulsive%20metasomatism
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Minéralogie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- métasomatisme par expulsion
1, record 21, French, m%C3%A9tasomatisme%20par%20expulsion
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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