Its name is derived from the extensive deposits of limonite (iron ore) once mined here.

West Coast has the most extensive marine deposits in the world.

However, since the discovery of extensive deposits in locations such as Brazil, it has lost most of its value.

Because of their extensive deposits of dilithium crystals, they are quite rich.

Mauritania has extensive deposits of iron ore, which account for almost 50% of total exports.

Near the town is an extensive deposit of rock salt.

The country has extensive deposits of coal but these are mostly lignite.

Lake Magadi is also well known for its extensive deposits of siliceous chert.

An extensive deposit of gray granite is near Craftsbury village.

Kaolin is said to derive its name from an area of China with extensive deposits of the mineral.