An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental ImpactAs it has grown in length and level through successive edtions, the same author's Introduction to Ore Geology (now Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals) has left behind its original audience: first- and second -ear students. This new textbook, designed to fill that niche , was written specifically for introductory courses. Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact covers oil, coal, water and nuclear fuels, as well as economically important ores and bulk minerals. In keeping with current concerns and constraints, particular attention is paid to the impact of mining and drilling on the environment |
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Page v
... Exploitation, 27 The Nature and Morphology of the Principal Typespf Ore Deposit, 38 Textures and Structures of Ore and Gangue Minerals. Fluid Inclusions. Wall Rock Alteration, 50 Some Major Theories of Ore Genesis, 57 Geothermometry ...
... Exploitation, 27 The Nature and Morphology of the Principal Typespf Ore Deposit, 38 Textures and Structures of Ore and Gangue Minerals. Fluid Inclusions. Wall Rock Alteration, 50 Some Major Theories of Ore Genesis, 57 Geothermometry ...
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... exploitation to do all we can to preserve the environment, remembering that pollution and contamination can be as bad or even worse after mining operations terminate as during their productive phase. Chapter 3 is therefore an ...
... exploitation to do all we can to preserve the environment, remembering that pollution and contamination can be as bad or even worse after mining operations terminate as during their productive phase. Chapter 3 is therefore an ...
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... exploited for pottery manufacture. But older than these events was the exploitation of pigments both for painting cave walls and body decoration. Natural iron oxides (ochres) and iron-rich clays (umbers) were among the first to be used ...
... exploited for pottery manufacture. But older than these events was the exploitation of pigments both for painting cave walls and body decoration. Natural iron oxides (ochres) and iron-rich clays (umbers) were among the first to be used ...
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... exploited by miners in or on the earth. Table 1.1 shows the six most important sources of raw materials and the products that are obtained from them. For the mining and manufacture of these products, metals are essential for mining ...
... exploited by miners in or on the earth. Table 1.1 shows the six most important sources of raw materials and the products that are obtained from them. For the mining and manufacture of these products, metals are essential for mining ...
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... exploited by these industries than others. As a result, wars have been fought over mineral resources and this lamentable result of mineral exploitation may well spread to disputes over water supplies in the Middle East in coming years ...
... exploited by these industries than others. As a result, wars have been fought over mineral resources and this lamentable result of mineral exploitation may well spread to disputes over water supplies in the Middle East in coming years ...
Contents
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Part 2 Examples of the More Important Types of Ore Deposit | 83 |
Part 3 Mineralization in Time and Space | 319 |
Index | 353 |
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An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact Anthony M. Evans No preview available - 2009 |
An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact Anthony M. Evans No preview available - 1997 |
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