👉 In geology, "auriferous" refers to minerals that are formed from the union of two or more different types of mineral. This means they contain elements from multiple groups within a particular group (such as silicate, carbonate, and carbonate). The presence of these elements in an auriferous rock can indicate the type of rocks it is made up of. For example, quartz grains are common in certain types of Auriferous rocks, while calcite is more commonly found in other
