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The Fluorspar Deposits of Hardin and Pope Counties, Illinois (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Bastin, Edson Sunderland

 
9781528115704: The Fluorspar Deposits of Hardin and Pope Counties, Illinois (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the world of fluorspar in the Kentucky-Illinois district. This detailed study reveals how ore-bearing veins and blanket deposits formed, and why this region became a major global source of fluorspar.

This volume traces the Illinois portion of a important mining district, focusing on Rosiclare and Cave in Rock, and placing Illinois fluorspar in a broader regional context. Readers will find historical development, geological origin, mine data, and practical insights on how deposits were explored, mined, and processed.


  • A clear overview of vein and blanket deposits, their origins, and how replacement processes shaped the ore.

  • Descriptions of mining methods, mill processes, and the evolution of production in the district.

  • Illustrated sections and diagrams that illuminate cross-sections, plans, and flow-sheets from the era.

  • Discussion of markets, uses, and the role of fluorspar in industry and commerce.



Ideal for readers of mineralogy, economic geology, and mining history who want a thorough, accessible portrait of a world-class fluorspar district.

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