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The Economic Aspect of Geology

The Economic Aspect of Geology

by C. K. Leith

This text examines the development and practical applications of economic geology in response to the demands of modern civilization. It outlines the role of the economic geologist in studying mineral deposits, assisting with valuation and taxation, contributing to legislation and litigation, and addressing issues of conservation and international trade.

Language
English
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1921
Latest release
Jul 28, 2026
Pages
362
Format
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Book type
Textbook
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Table of Contents

  1. ILLUSTRATIONS
  2. INTRODUCTION
  3. THE COMMON ELEMENTS, MINERALS, AND ROCKS OF THE EARTH AND THEIR ORIGINS
  4. SOME SALIENT FEATURES OF THE GEOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION OF MINERAL DEPOSITS
  5. MINERAL RESOURCES—SOME GENERAL QUANTITATIVE CONSIDERATIONS
  6. WATER AS A MINERAL RESOURCE
  7. THE COMMON ROCKS AND SOILS AS MINERAL RESOURCES
  8. THE FERTILIZER GROUP OF MINERALS
  9. THE ENERGY RESOURCES—COAL, OIL, GAS (AND ASPHALT)
  10. MINERALS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF IRON AND STEEL (THE FERRO-ALLOY GROUP)
  11. COPPER, LEAD, AND ZINC MINERALS
  12. GOLD, SILVER, AND PLATINUM MINERALS
  13. MISCELLANEOUS METALLIC MINERALS
  14. MISCELLANEOUS NON-METALLIC MINERALS
  15. EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
  16. VALUATION AND TAXATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES
  17. LAWS RELATING TO MINERAL RESOURCES
  18. CONSERVATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES
  19. INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF MINERAL RESOURCES
  20. GEOLOGY AND WAR
  21. GEOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
  22. THE TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES, AND ETHICS OF THE ECONOMIC GEOLOGIST
  23. Notes