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NOIR MINERAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ferromagnesian mineral
1, record 1, English, ferromagnesian%20mineral
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ferromagnesian 2, record 1, English, ferromagnesian
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ferromagnesian minerals: Rock-forming silicate minerals which contain essential iron and/or magnesium. 3, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the common rock-forming minerals, the general order of decreasing resistance to chemical weathering is: quartz, feldspars, ferromagnesian minerals. The ferromagnesian minerals (amphiboles, pyroxenes, olivines and micas) are converted into clay minerals ..., carbonates, silica, and oxides of iron. 4, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As a noun, ferromagnesian is usually plural. 5, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ferromagnesian: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 1, English, - ferromagnesian%20mineral
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ferromagnesians
- ferro-magnesians
- ferro-magnesian
- ferro-magnesian mineral
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- minéral ferromagnésien
1, record 1, French, min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- minéral ferro-magnésien 2, record 1, French, min%C3%A9ral%20ferro%2Dmagn%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
- ferromagnésien 3, record 1, French, ferromagn%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
- élément ferromagnésien 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
masculine noun
- minéral noir 3, record 1, French, min%C3%A9ral%20noir
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
minéraux ferromagnésiens : Minéraux ayant comme principaux cations Fe et Mg. 3, record 1, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les minéraux ferromagnésiens ou, par simplification, les ferromagnésiens sont principalement les micas, les amphiboles, les pyroxènes, les péridots. On les désigne aussi sous le nom de minéraux noirs [...] 3, record 1, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément ferromagnésien : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20ferromagn%C3%A9sien
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ferro-magnésien
- élément ferro-magnésien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mineral black
1, record 2, English, mineral%20black
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Black pigment made from ground slate, shale, coke, coal, or slaty coal; used in inks, plastics and coatings. 2, record 2, English, - mineral%20black
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- noir minéral
1, record 2, French, noir%20min%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- noir d’origine minérale 2, record 2, French, noir%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20min%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- negro mineral
1, record 2, Spanish, negro%20mineral
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigmento negro producido por trituración o calentamiento de pizarra neutra, esquisto negro, carbón pizarroso, coque o carbón. 1, record 2, Spanish, - negro%20mineral
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