stockworks

[US]/ˈstɒkwɜːks/
[UK]/ˈstɑːkwɜːrks/

Translation

n.Plural of stockwork; a network of small veins of ore irregularly intersecting a rock mass.

Phrases & Collocations

stockwork deposit

stockwork veins

stockwork mineralization

gold stockwork

copper stockwork

stockwork ore

stockwork zone

stockwork system

mineralized stockwork

stockwork structure

Example Sentences

the miners discovered extensive stockworks of copper ore deep in the mountain.

geological surveys revealed stockworks beneath the ancient volcanic formation.

the stockworks contained rich deposits of gold and silver minerals.

engineers mapped the stockworks to determine the safest mining approach.

stockworks often form in fractured rock zones near fault lines.

the exploration team found stockworks extending over several kilometers.

historical mining records documented productive stockworks in this region.

the geological report described the stockworks as highly mineralized.

stockworks can be challenging to extract due to their irregular patterns.

the company invested in new technology to access the deep stockworks.

researchers analyzed samples from the stockworks to study mineralization.

stockworks represent a significant source of precious metals in many countries.

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