The difference between Aluminiferous and Metalliferous

When used as adjectives, aluminiferous means containing, or yielding aluminium or its ore or alum, whereas metalliferous means containing a metallic element. often used to describe ores that are mined commercially.

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  1. Aluminiferous as an adjective:

    containing, or yielding aluminium or its ore or alum

  1. Metalliferous as an adjective (metallurgy):

    Containing a metallic element. Often used to describe ores that are mined commercially.

    Examples:

    "Cassiterite is a metalliferous ore containing tin."

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