Sorting(2) The greater the speed and energy involved, the larger or heavier are the particles that can be transported Unusually dense minerals(e.g. gold, platinum, magnetite)are deposited first when stream velocity slows Lighter particles are carried onward.Sorting (2) ◼ The greater the speed and energy involved, the larger or heavier are the particles that can be transported. ◼ Unusually dense minerals (e.g. gold, platinum,magnetite) are deposited first when stream velocity slows. ◼ Lighter particles are carried onward