- hypogene rocks
- Primary rocks.
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Hypogene — Hyp o*gene, a. [Pref. hypo + the root of Gr. ? to be born: cf. F. hypog[ e]ne.] (Geol.) Formed or crystallized at depths beneath the earth s surface; said of granite, gneiss, and other rocks, whose crystallization is believed of have taken place… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hypogene — [hī′pō jēn΄, hip′ōjēn΄] adj. [ HYPO + Gr genēs: see GEN] Geol. 1. produced or formed within the earth, as plutonic and metamorphic rocks 2. designating minerals or ore deposits formed by waters ascending from great depths … English World dictionary
hypogene — adjective Etymology: hypo + Greek genēs born, produced more at gen Date: 1831 formed, crystallized, or lying at depths below the earth s surface ; plutonic used of various rocks … New Collegiate Dictionary
Turquoise — For other uses, see Turquoise (disambiguation). Turquoise Turquoise (tumble finished) one inch (25 mm) long. This pebble is greenish and therefore low grade General … Wikipedia
Covellite — General Category Sulfide mineral Chemical formula copper … Wikipedia
Epigene — Ep i*gene, a. [Pref. epi + Gr. ? to be born, grow.] 1. (Crystallog.) Foreign; unnatural; unusual; said of forms of crystals not natural to the substances in which they are found. [1913 Webster] 2. (Geol.) Formed originating on the surface of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
metasomatic replacement — Process of simultaneous solution and deposition in which one mineral replaces another. It is the method by which wood is petrified (silica replaces the wood fibres), minerals form pseudomorphs (new minerals that preserve the characteristic… … Universalium
Copper Flat Mine — The Copper Flat Mine (also classified as the Copper Flat Property, the Copper Flat Deposit, the Copper Flat Project, or simply as Copper Flat) is a former producing mine located in southwestern New Mexico that is currently in development. The… … Wikipedia
ep|i|gene — «EHP uh jeen», adjective. Geology. formed or originating on the earth s surface (contrasted with hypogene): »epigene rocks, epigene deposits. ╂[< Greek epi over, above + gen born < gígnesthai be born] … Useful english dictionary
