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supergene

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supergene [′sü·pər‚jēn]
(genetics)
A chromosomal segment protected from crossing over and therefore transmitted from generation to generation as if it were a single recon.
(mineralogy)
Referring to mineral deposits or enrichments formed by descending solutions. Also known as hypergene.


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“These preliminary results A) suggest the presence of an enriched supergene zone at the top of the previously-identified volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) lens under these pits and B) confirm the presence at depth of a feeder zone adjacent to the massive sulphide lens,” says the company, a gold producer with operations, development projects and exploration activities in Africa, Australia and Argentina.
Porphyry intrusion and hypogene mineralization are controlled by faults, and are followed by supergene enrichment in a semi-arid climate.
It is indeed a cause for celebration, then, that both Skep and solo artist Volente are in the studio recording new material, with plans for a further EP release by Carmarthen's Supergene on the way.
 
 
 
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