Paystreak

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004179",
  "term": "Paystreak",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specific, elongated zone or layer within a larger rock formation that has a significantly higher concentration of valuable minerals than the surrounding material. A paystreak represents the most profitable part of an ore body or a placer deposit, guiding the focus of mining activities. In placer deposits, these streaks are formed by the sorting action of water, concentrating heavy minerals like gold.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Erzstreifen",
    "es": "veta rica",
    "fr": "filon riche"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/paystreak/"
}