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Gangue

Gangue

(Science: chemical) The mineral or earthy substance associated with metallic ore.

Origin: f. Gangue, fr. G. Gang a metallic vein, a passage. See gang.


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What kind of shellfish is in this coal gangue fossil?

and what is the golden layer? i guess it would be ferrous sulfide...

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by mmiaosmiling
Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:12 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: What kind of shellfish is in this coal gangue fossil?
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