gangue (Meaning)

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gangue (n.)

The mineral or earthy substance associated with metallic ore.

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gangue Sentence Examples

  1. The gangue minerals in the ore deposit comprised quartz, calcite, and feldspar.
  2. The small gold nuggets were embedded in a gangue of quartz and pyrite.
  3. The gangue material was removed from the valuable minerals through the process of milling.
  4. The presence of gangue in the ore reduced its overall grade and value.
  5. The gangue was often used in construction materials, such as concrete and filler.
  6. Heavy equipment was used to crush and separate the gangue from the ore.
  7. The mining industry seeks to minimize the amount of gangue waste produced.
  8. Research is ongoing to develop innovative technologies to separate gangue from valuable minerals efficiently.
  9. The disposal of gangue material poses environmental challenges and requires proper management.
  10. Gangue is a natural component of ore deposits and its presence is unavoidable in mining operations.

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The gangue minerals in the ore deposit comprised quartz, calcite, and feldspar.

The small gold nuggets were embedded in a gangue of quartz and pyrite.

The gangue material was removed from the valuable minerals through the process of milling.

The presence of gangue in the ore reduced its overall grade and value.