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Fault

A split in the Earth’s crust caused by tectonic movement

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Fan

An accumulation of material influenced by moving water and gravity

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Fire assay

The separation of metallic minerals from ore by use of a high temperature furnace

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Fineness

The proportion of a precious metal’s purity, usually Gold, Silver and Platinum, measured in part per thousand

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Facet

A polished surface of a gemstone or rock