9781332065653 - Quartz Operator's Hand-Book (Classic Reprint) de Randall, P. M. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is the ultimate guide to mining and treating mineral veins. It offers descriptions of various mining and extraction processes that would have been used in the mid-19th century. It is an invaluable resource for readers with an interest in historical mining techniques, particularly quartz mining. The author draws on extensive experience to provide a comprehensive study of the subject. With an exploration of different types of geological formations and their importance, the author explains the process involved in locating mineral veins. There is a discussion of different types of mining, including open workings and deep mines. The book introduces the reader to the equipment used in quartz mining, especially the Straight Battery and new improvements invented by Zenas Wheeler. Finally, the text concludes with detailed advice on the mechanical reduction and concentration of ores, amalgamation, and the subsequent treatment of valuable materials. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.