A measure of an objects attraction to a magnet
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An initial refinement of ore produced at a smelter, usually a mix of metal and sulphur, ideal for transportation but requiring further refinement.
A term synonymous with host rock, country rock and gangue rock. The non-target rock surrounding the target mineral
The characteristic reflection of spectral energy from an object
A zone marked by faulting or bending
The measurement of total quantity of matter
A term applied to a variety of minerals which occur as loose mixtures of clay, calcium carbonate, and carbon based materials in various stages of decomposition. It is frequently found in a hydrous state in subterraneous deposits. It is used for fertilizer and also in the beauty industry for its exfoliative properties
A deposit of sedimentary material which has settled underwater
Rock derived from recrystallization of limestone, metamorphisized through heat and pressure
The layer within the Earth between the crust and the molten core