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paragenesis

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par·a·gen·e·sis  (pr-jn-ss) also par·a·ge·ne·sia (-j-nzh, -zh-)
n.
The order in which a formation of associated minerals is generated.
para·ge·netic (-j-ntk) adj.
paragenesis [ˌpærəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs], paragenesia [ˌpærədʒɪˈniːzɪə]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a characteristic association of minerals in a particular type of rock or ore deposit
paragenetic  [ˌpærədʒɪˈnɛtɪk] adj
paragenetically  adv
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If the protolith is siliceous carbonate, then calc-silicate minerals will be part of the mineral paragenesis.
Brucite--Industrial Mineral with a future by Simandl, George J.; Paradis, Suzanne; Irvine, Melanie / Geoscience Canada
The peak paragenesis is believed to have been formed by partial melting reactions.
Svecofennian metamorphic zones in the basement of Estonia/Eesti ... by Puura, Vaino; Hints, Rutt; Huhma, Hannu; Klein, Vello; Konsa, Mare; Kuldkepp, Reedik; Manttari, Irme / Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences: Geology
The mineralization appears to be associated with the fault zones with NE-SW strikes, and it exhibits a mineral paragenesis of pyrite-sphalerite-zinkenite-stibnite-gold.
Senior Division 1999 by Transactions of the Missouri Academy of Science
 
 
 
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