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Glossary of Mining Terms |
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Conglomerate
A sedimentary deposit of pebbly or quartz fragments that have been compressed and bonded together with a mixture of finer material.
A good example is the Witwatersrand stile paleoplacer deposite.
The Klondike area may have been completely covered by conglomerate.
An example of a 'conglomerate'
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About Precious Metals.com 2005 |
