Geology Applied to Mining: A Concise Summary of the Chief Geological Principles, a Knowledge of Which Is Necessary to the Understanding and Proper ... For Mining Men and Students (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Josiah Edward Spurr

 
9781330380376: Geology Applied to Mining: A Concise Summary of the Chief Geological Principles, a Knowledge of Which Is Necessary to the Understanding and Proper ... For Mining Men and Students (Classic Reprint)

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This book is aimed at mining men and students who seek to gain knowledge of geology's relevance to ore deposits. The author endeavors to present the results of scientific research in an understandable way, recognizing that available works frequently contain a great deal of information that is immaterial for the purposes of the intended reader. Key scientific facts are presented thoroughly, yet concisely, for maximum accessibility. The author emphasizes the practical utility of understanding the relationship between geology and ore deposits, providing guidance on favorable geological formations for mining and the potential for discovering ores based on geological knowledge. The book situates this specialized knowledge within the broader context of the Earth's dynamic geological processes, explaining how they shape the formation of ore deposits.

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