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Keywords:
Rich,
Vein,
Lode,
Placer,
Exceptionally
In mining, a rich mine or vein of silver or gold; hence, anything which is a mine of wealth or yields a large income.
an especially rich vein of precious ore
(1) the discovery of rich ore.
This is a term used to describe an exceptionally rich and persistent vein of ore, usually gold.
A very rich gold deposit, whether it be a lode or placer, is often referred to as a "bonanza."
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