The difference between Manganiferous and Metalliferous

When used as adjectives, manganiferous means containing manganese, whereas metalliferous means containing a metallic element. often used to describe ores that are mined commercially.

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  1. Manganiferous as an adjective (mineralogy, metallurgy):

    Containing manganese

    Examples:

    "a manganiferous ore"

  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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