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Science - Geology | | German term or phrase: Massenkalke | A kind of rock mass listed in describing an Upper Campanian formation. Does this simply mean limestone mass?
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| | | massive limestone | Explanation:
GE:
Günstige Eigenschaften weisen die Riff- und Massenkalke auf, besonders wenn durch den Prozess der Dolomitisierung die Porosität erhöht wurde.
EN:
Reef and massive limestone have favourable properties, especially when the porosity is increased by the dolomitisation process.
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e.g.:
A study was conducted to determine the origin of the upper Capitan-Massive limestone in Guadalupe Mountains, NM, to determine whether it is a reef formation. Data showed that sponges present in the area have mixed histories, an undirectional blast basinward has toppled and broken skeletons as suggested by its arrangement and alignment, and a uniform presence of unidentified tubules and Shamovella obscura. Results established that the upper Capitan-Massive is a biological reef with a skeletal framework that grew by upward growth.
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Note added at 31 mins (2009-11-14 19:22:21 GMT)
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The massive limestone, which forms the strongest bed of the area, outcrops well in creek beds and on hill slopes, and can be traced both north and south from the main road. The western limit of the limestone, which crosses the road at junction of Sections 230 and 229 (Hd. of Kulpara), can be traced southward into Section 498, where it appears to be cut off by the fault. The eastern limit is lost in Section 206. The dip is fairly constant 25' to the east. The limestone is massive, blue to white in colour, and dolomitic. It is unfossiliferous except for some doubtful worm burrows.
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24 mins confidence:   peer agreement (net): +4 massive limestone
Explanation:
GE:
Günstige Eigenschaften weisen die Riff- und Massenkalke auf, besonders wenn durch den Prozess der Dolomitisierung die Porosität erhöht wurde.
EN:
Reef and massive limestone have favourable properties, especially when the porosity is increased by the dolomitisation process.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:DDefuxrNrggJ:www.lingue...
e.g.:
A study was conducted to determine the origin of the upper Capitan-Massive limestone in Guadalupe Mountains, NM, to determine whether it is a reef formation. Data showed that sponges present in the area have mixed histories, an undirectional blast basinward has toppled and broken skeletons as suggested by its arrangement and alignment, and a uniform presence of unidentified tubules and Shamovella obscura. Results established that the upper Capitan-Massive is a biological reef with a skeletal framework that grew by upward growth.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:sK-eFQjfUzQJ:www.faqs.o...
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Note added at 31 mins (2009-11-14 19:22:21 GMT)
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The massive limestone, which forms the strongest bed of the area, outcrops well in creek beds and on hill slopes, and can be traced both north and south from the main road. The western limit of the limestone, which crosses the road at junction of Sections 230 and 229 (Hd. of Kulpara), can be traced southward into Section 498, where it appears to be cut off by the fault. The eastern limit is lost in Section 206. The dip is fairly constant 25' to the east. The limestone is massive, blue to white in colour, and dolomitic. It is unfossiliferous except for some doubtful worm burrows.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:IU1sdW6dSlcJ:www.samuse...
| Marga Shaw
Local time: 00:51
Native speaker of:  German
PRO pts in category: 4
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