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mineralize [′min·rə‚līz] (chemistry) To convert organic compounds to simpler inorganic compounds, namely, carbon dioxide and water (and halogen acids, if the organic substances are halogenated). (geology) To convert to, or impregnate with, mineral material; applied to processes of ore vein deposition and of fossilization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The occurrence of such uranium mineralisation and presence of oxidised and reduced rocks in association, is regarded as highly favourable and confirms that mineralising systems operated which were similar to those that generated the Kayelekera Uranium Deposit. In 2004 seven reverse-circulation holes (RV-9 to RV-15) were drilled to delineate areas where the two mineralising structures intersect the favourable silty limestone sequences. Metcalfe also reports that, "The mineralising event is interpreted as intrusion-related, with the geochemical style resembling a gold-bearing porphyry system, associated with a quartz-rich peraluminous granite. |
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