English Dictionary: veinstone | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for veinstone | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Veinstone \Vein"stone`\, n. The nonmetalliferous mineral or rock material which accompanies the ores in a vein, as quartz, calcite, barite, fluor spar, etc.; -- called also {veinstuff}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Veinstone \Vein"stone`\, n. (Mining) Valueless material surrounding the ore in a lode; gangue; matrix. |