supergene in English

adjective
1
relating to or denoting the deposition or enrichment of mineral deposits by solutions moving downward through the rocks.
In some instances sparse mineralization that is uneconomical to mine can be concentrated by supergene processes into mineable ore; supergene deposits are commonly underlain by such primary mineralization.
noun
1
a group of closely linked genes, typically having related functions.
These regulatory networks can be further explored by mapping the individual mRNAs composing the supergenes and by investigating the functions of these individual genes.

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1. Chalcopyrite and Bornite are both typically replaced by chalcocite and covellite in the supergene enrichment zone of copper deposits.

2. Chalcopyrite and Bornite are both typically replaced by chalcocite and covellite in the supergene enrichment zone of copper deposits

3. RUSK COUNTY: Bornite is a major component of the supergene enrichment zone at the Flambeau deposit, south of Ladysmith in T.34N R.6W

4. Our conclusion is compatible with the geologic evidence and confirms the supergene hypothesis for the genesis of Tolfa alunites proposed by Fuchs and De Launay (1893) and De Launay (1906; 1913).