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Cavitation

The rapid formation and collapse of tiny bubbles within the cavities of a solid material immersed in liquid, altogether subjected to rapid and intense pressure changes induced by ultrasonic waves

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Canamin clay

A type of colloidal aluminum silicate clay from British Columbia, Canada

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Cathode

Refined metals in the form of a plate,  rod or bar

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Catch pit

A recess in the floor of a mine designed to prevent the leakage of minerals.

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Cambrian

The oldest system into which the Paleozoic rock is classified

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Chatoyancy

An optical phenomenon of certain minerals when reflected light, in a patterned or silky sheen is concentrated in a narrow band that changes position and sometimes colour with movement

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Channel sample

Sample material reflective of the deposit, obtained from a channel or trench

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Change house

The mine building where workers change into uniforms and safety equipment