General Economic Geology a Textbook (Classic Reprint)

William Harvey Emmons

ISBN 10: 0260848956 / ISBN 13: 9780260848956

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: General Economic Geology a Textbook (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260848956
• ISBN 13: 9780260848956
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Explore how nickel, cobalt, mercury, antimony, and arsenic form, are found, and are mined.

This edition surveys ore-forming processes and mineral associations, with clear examples from around the world to show how deposits develop and are exploited.

Readers will see how different deposits are classified, the minerals typically present, and the textures that guide exploration. The book blends descriptions of specific localities with explanations of metasomatic replacement, hydrothermal metamorphism, and magmatic segregation, making complex concepts accessible.

• Concrete deposit case studies such as Alexo in Ontario and New Caledonia illustrate ore minerals, gangue, and alteration styles.
• Comparisons of vein fillings versus replacement deposits highlight how boundaries, fragments, and banding form and change.
• Discussions of weathering, ore zoning, and the role of temperatures and pressure in metasomatic processes.
• Practical context for how cobalt and mercury are recovered, and what by-products or related minerals to expect.

Ideal for students and professionals seeking a concise, field-ready reference on metallic ore geology.