Sketch of the Geology of Cornwall - Including a Brief Description of Mining Districts, Ores Produced in

An 1884 illustrated study exploring the geological formations of Cornwall, its mineral wealth and its key mining districts.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Historical; 2. Elvans, vein systems, and gangues; 3. Distribution and paragenesis of minerals; 4. The mining districts; 5. Geological economics; 6. History of metals; 7. Quarries; Index.

Summary

Published in 1884 by mining engineer and metallurgist Brenton Symons (1832–c.1908), this illustrated monograph explores the geological characteristics of Cornwall, its key mining districts, its mineral wealth, the practices used to exploit these resources, and their preparation for market.

Product details

• Authors: Brenton Symons, Symons Brenton
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.10.2013
• EAN: 9781108066808
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06680-8
• No. of pages: 244
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Cornwall, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, Geological surface processes (geomorphology), Geomorphology and geological surface processes