The difference between Antimoniferous and Metalliferous

When used as adjectives, antimoniferous means containing or producing antimony, whereas metalliferous means containing a metallic element. often used to describe ores that are mined commercially.


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  1. Antimoniferous as an adjective (geology):

    Containing or producing antimony.

  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."