Concept information
Preferred term
authigenic mineral
Definition
- An authigenic mineral is a mineral that was formed within the rock in which it is found. This term is used mainly for minerals that have crystallised within a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock. (Adapted and translated from: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authig%C3%A8ne)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- authigenetic mineral
- authigenous mineral
In other languages
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French
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minéral authigénétique
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-DP3XZW4J-L
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