stockwork

[US]/ˈstɒkwɜːk/
[UK]/ˈstɑːkwɜːrk/

Translation

n.a geological formation consisting of a network of interconnected mineral veins; a stockwork is a type of ore deposit characterized by many small veins or stringers
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

stockwork vein

stockwork deposit

stockwork ore

stockwork zone

stockwork structure

stockwork mineralization

stockworked zone

stockworking

copper stockwork

gold stockwork

Example Sentences

the geologists discovered a rich stockwork deposit in the mountain range.

hydrothermal fluids created an extensive stockwork system in the fault zone.

the copper stockwork contains multiple intersecting veins.

gold mineralization occurs within the stockwork zone.

the stockwork structure is typical of porphyry copper deposits.

drill core samples revealed intense stockwork mineralization.

the stockwork ore body extends over 500 meters in depth.

geochemical analysis shows high concentrations in the stockwork veins.

the stockwork developed along the shear zone.

mining engineers evaluated the stockwork for commercial extraction.

the stockwork exhibits a complex network pattern.

alteration halos surround the mineralized stockwork.

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