What's the difference between auriferous and lauriferous?

Auriferous

Definition:

• (a.) Gold-bearing; containing or producing gold.

Example Sentences:

• (1) Convergent beam electron diffraction proves the crystalline nature of the spherical auriferous deposits.
• (2) In the contaminated area, gold prospectors have been using mercury to separate gold from auriferous sand and rock powders for many years.

Lauriferous

Definition:

• (a.) Producing, or bringing, laurel.

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