Geology Word of the Day!
Prospect - (A) An area that is a potential site of mineral deposits based on preliminary exploration; (B) Sometimes an area that has been explored in a preliminary way but has not given evidence of economic value; 1/2
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Prospect - (A) An area that is a potential site of mineral deposits based on preliminary exploration; (B) Sometimes an area that has been explored in a preliminary way but has not given evidence of economic value; 1/2
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A prospect is distinct from a mine in that it is non-producing.
From the 2nd Edition of AGI’s Glossary of Geology
Prospect Hole - A general term for any shaft, pit, adit, drift, tunnel or drill hole made for the purpose of prospecting mineral-bearing ground.