auriferous

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Gold, of course, is the international color of bling, the Midas touch, gilded and auriferous.

From Forbes • Aug. 21, 2013

Having received an invitation from the ex-Viceroy, Captain Burton proceeded to Cairo in March, 1877, where an expedition was organized for the purpose of exploring the auriferous region.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 by Various

In the neighbourhood of Nin-gan-shan the hilly part of the soil presents strong indication of auriferous qualities.

From Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) by Lindley, Augustus F.

Little has been done to develop the mineral resources of the district, which include tin, lead, antimony and auriferous quartz.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

All thoughts were directed to the auriferous treasure.

From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Willoughby, Howard