What are 'placer deposits'?

Minerals in sedimentary layers

Alluvial deposits containing water-resistant minerals

Veins of metals in rocks

Faults in metamorphic rocks

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B. Alluvial deposits containing water-resistant minerals

Placer deposits refer to alluvial deposits in sandy areas, usually containing minerals such as gold and silver, which are not corroded by water.

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