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MICROLITHON [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

The region between spaced cleavage planes, in which the cleavage is not present ...

OBS

Often microlithons preserve either previous fabrics, or the original mineralogy and fabric of a rock. Microlithons are particularly well defined in rocks with spaced crenulation cleavage and represent either the short limb or the hinge regions of the crenulations.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Partie de roche située entre deux plans de schistosité parallèles, mais non affectée par cette schistosité.

OBS

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

Spanish

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