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кремни́стый

siliceous

кремни́стый сла́нец

siliceous schist

кремни́стая по́чва

siliceous soil

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It is found in the crevices of fractured siliceous rock. en.wikipedia.org

Hot springs comprising significantly softened silica may deposit it to form siliceous sinter, whereas those comprising softened calcium carbonate deposit spongy-looking calcareous rock called tufa. en.wikipedia.org

Although some use phytolith to refer to all mineral secretions by plants, it more commonly refers to siliceous plant remains. en.wikipedia.org

Calcareous sinter should not be confused with siliceous sinter, which the term sinter more frequently refers to. en.wikipedia.org

Limestone soil produces wines with a dusky red hue, whereas those grown in siliceous soil take on a redcurrant shade. en.wikipedia.org

Soapstone is formed by the metamorphism of ultramafic protoliths ("e.g." dunite or serpentinite) and the metasomatism of siliceous dolostones. en.wikipedia.org

The beds of sandstone with siliceous cement are typically the basis of the formation of rock faces and crags. en.wikipedia.org

It consists of siliceous siltstones, formed in deep water. en.wikipedia.org

The body is composed entirely of silica in the form of 6-pointed siliceous spicules, which is why they are commonly known as glass sponges. en.wikipedia.org

The surface soil is clay in which are embedded fragments of siliceous sandstone, used for millstones and constructional purposes; the subsoil is limestone. en.wikipedia.org

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