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IT is the aim of this little book to furnish severely simple, but fully dependable, means by which any one can determine the useful minerals.
The few apparatus required can be made at the mere cost of thirty minutes' labor. Any druggist can supply the few inexpensive chemicals necessary. The whole outfit need not weigh a pound.
Absolutely no skill is required to carry cut any of the tests. Many of the tests are gorgeously simple. The following are a few instances taken at random: A match flame positively identifies a very important metal. A burning pine sliver de termines a leading ore of silver. A live coal serves to identify each one of two valuable minerals which are physically similar. Half a dozen taps of the hammer assign certain ores to the class to which they belong.
Minerals which are similar in appearance are differentiated one from the other by some striking characteristic.
Simple tests are given by which the rare ores may be readily recognized.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a simplified guide that teaches readers how to confidently identify minerals and metals, even with minimal equipment. The author, who spent over 40 years in the field, has distilled their knowledge into an accessible manual that outlines simple tests anyone can perform to recognize valuable ores and minerals. The book includes tips on how to distinguish between similar-looking substances and provides practical advice on locating mineral deposits. With its focus on simplicity and effectiveness, this guide is an invaluable tool for prospectors, explorers, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of mineralogy. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332028252_0
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