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General mining

General mining related terms and definitions in minerals and related activities.

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millimeter screw micrometer

Mining; General mining

A precision caliper gage that measures the overall dimensions of unmounted fashioned gems more accurately but less conveniently than dial gages.

theodolite

Mining; General mining

A precision surveying instrument that is used for measuring angular distances in both vertical and horizontal planes.

sub-

Mining; General mining

A prefix denoting under, below, or less than. Containing only a relatively small proportion or less than the normal amount of (such) an element or radical; not used systematically.

hyper-

Mining; General mining

A prefix from the Greek meaning over, above, or abnormally great.

peri-

Mining; General mining

A prefix meaning around or beyond.

mela-

Mining; General mining

A prefix meaning dark-colored.

pseudo-

Mining; General mining

A prefix meaning false or spurious.

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