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ore formation
Scope note
Geochemical processes resulting in concentration of useful chemical elements and compounds, in earth materials. Typically refers to metal ores.
Alternative terms
UF
↸
metallogeny
Broader Terms
BT
↑
geochemical processes
Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
Accepted term
20-Nov-2007
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ARK
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BS8723-5
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