argentiferous
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Its characteristics are the argentiferous and cupriferous ores, whereas in South Midian gold and silver were worked; and the parallelogram whose limits are assigned above, might be converted into a Northern Grant.
From The Land of Midian — Volume 1 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
Weight of argentiferous lead liquated out 423.6 lbs.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
The ores are argentiferous galena, accompanied by considerable amounts of blende and pyrites, all oxidized near the surface.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
The gold of Mexico is chiefly found in argentiferous veins, as at Guanaxuato, where it is obtained one ounce in 360.
From The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources by Frémont, John Charles
In this manner the lead absorbs the gold, whether pure or argentiferous or cupriferous, and the alloy is taken to the cupellation furnace.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
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