Ball vein

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006774",
  "term": "Ball vein",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of mineral deposit characterized by spherical or nodular masses of ore, often found within a larger vein structure or disseminated in host rock. These rounded formations can vary in size from small concretions to large, distinct ore bodies. Ball veins are sometimes associated with specific geological processes, such as the precipitation of minerals around a central nucleus.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kugelerz",
    "es": "vena de bolas",
    "fr": "veine de minerai en boule"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ball-vein/"
}