Arizona Geological Survey Bulletins
This bulletin, which constitutes the second part of a general
report on zinc and lead deposits in Arizona, is limited in scope to
twelve districts, as noted on Figure 1 and pages 8, 9. The Arizona...
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Bulletin No. 158 Geological Series No. 19 Part II |
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For the past forty years Arizona has led the United States
in copper production, and during the past several years has
exceeded all other states in the total combined value of copper,
zinc, lead,...
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Bulletin No. 159 Mineral Technology Series No. 44 |
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The Study of rocks without the aid of a compound microscope
or chemical analyses constitutes the science of petrology.
The usual aim of a student of this science is to classify or
assign names to...
Resource Identifiers: Bulletin No. 166
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DURING LATE SUMMER, 1955, the writer spent a week in the western
part of Arizona examining rare-earth mineral deposits in Mohave County.
Occurrences of rare-earth minerals long have been reported...
Resource Identifiers: Bulletin No. 167
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The Mineral Industries of Arizona: A Brief History of the Development of Arizona's Mineral Resources
In response to the demand for a brief historical review of the mineral
industry in Arizona, the Arizona Bureau of Mines issued in 1951 the
publication titled "The Mineral Resources of Arizona...
Resource Identifiers: Bulletin No. 169
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A map is a symbolic or pictorial representation of particular features
that may be either natural or man-made and which exist throughout a
given portion of the earth's surface or crust. This...
Resource Identifiers: Bulletin No. 170
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Compressed air is a very important source of power in nearly all
mines. In fact, no real substitute has been found for compressed air as
a source of power for drilling holes for blasting in...
Resource Identifiers: Bulletin No. 172
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The general function of the Arizona State Bureau of
Mines is to conduct in behalf of public welfare the fundamental
inquiries and investigations as will lead to increased
safety, efficiency and...
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Bulletin No. 2 Economic Series No. 2 |
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(Compiled from the United States Geological Survey Reports and
Other Sources).
ALABASTER (anhydrous gypsum.) Occurs in Superstition Mountains;
near Pueblo Viego; near Sulphur Springs; in La Gila...
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Bulletin No. 3 Mineral Technology Series No. 1 |
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There are four commercial sources of manganese in the
United States, namely, manganese ores, manganiferous iron
ores, manganiferous silver ores and manganiferous zinc residuum.
The first three are...
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Bulletin No. 4 Mineral Technology Series No. 2 |
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Molybdenum was discovered by the Swedish chemist Scheele in
1778. In 1782, Hjelin, a chemist of the same school, succeeded in
isolating it by using the trioxide for its production. The pure metal...
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Bulletin No. 5 Mineral Technology Series No. 3 Second Edition |
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For many years the United States has lead all other countries
in the manufacture and use of asbestos, drawing most of
the raw material from Canada. Now, however, we are producing
some excellent...
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Bulletin No. 8 Mineral Technology Series No. 4 |
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·"The first thought which occurs to the uninitiated on hearing
the word 'Tungsten' is almost certain to be of the latest form of
incandescent bulb. The remarkable qualities of the...
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Bulletin No. 11 Mineral Technology Series No. 5 |
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"A cement is any compound which, under certain conditions, is
plastic, and under others develops tenacity, and can be used for holding
together various materials." By far the most...
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Bulletin No. 25 Economic Series No. 9 |
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The gypsum industry is a growing one, and will apparently continue
to grow for some time. Producers report better trade conditions
for 1913 than for 1912. In ten years the production has
jumped...
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Bulletin No. 19 Mineral Technology Series No. 10 |
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A special course in First Aid to the Injured was given at the
University on August 6th, 7th and 8th. It was well attended by
people from out of town besides several from Tucson. Those who attended...
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Bulletin No. 61 Safety Series No. 22 |
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The matter of coal as an economic resource of the State of Arizona
has received little more than passing interest, but it is a subject that is
worthy of serious consideration. With the vast...
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Bulletin No. 17 Economic Series No. 6 |
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Because of the fact that the greatest zinc smelting centres of the
world outside of the United States are located in the war zone of
Europe, the effect of the war on the spelter market has been...
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Bulletin No. 20 Mineral Technology Series No. 11 |
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Antimony is a thin white and extremely brittle metal. It has been
found in mineral waters, in coal and in river sands. However, it is
too rare to be of commercial importance.
During the six years...
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Bulletin No. 22 Mineral Technology Series No. 12 |
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Bibliography of Arizona Mining, Metallurgy, and Geology. Citations are cataloged by mining district or county.
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Bulletin No. 23 Economic Series No. 7 |
