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STRUCTURAL CONTROL [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Metal Ores
  • Geology
DEF

The influence of structural features on ore deposition.

CONT

Five types of ore zones can be distinguished, based on the host rocks, controlling structures, and ore composition.

CONT

Irregularities in pluton-limestone contacts, particularly re-entrants and troughs, tend to serve as structural control.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
  • Géologie
DEF

[Influence qui se manifeste] notamment lorsque la répartition spatiale d'un dépôt minéral est fonction des conditions structurales.

CONT

Cinq types de zones minéralisées peuvent être reconnues en se fondant sur le caractère des roches hôtes, la nature des contrôles structuraux et la composition du minerai.

OBS

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

Spanish

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