Concept information
Preferred term
authigenesis
Definition
- The authigenesis is the formation of new minerals within a sedimentary rock after its deposition, or recrystallization of a mineral existing prior to deposition without any change in its composition. (Adapted from: Moureau M. & Brace G. (2000). Comprehensive Dictionary of Earth Science - Dictionnaire des Sciences de la Terre. Paris, Technip.)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
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authigénisation
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-GRBK74TJ-B
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