Discussions - Of Mr. Jenney's Paper on The Mineral Crest, or the Hydrostatic Level Attained by the Ore-Depositing Solutions, in certain Mining Districts of the Great Salt Lake Basin (see p. 46)
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- The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
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- 4
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- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1903
Abstract
George Otis Smith, Washington, D. C. (communication to the Secretary) : The somewhat exceptional features discussed by Dr. Jenncy in his paper on " The Mineral Crest" mere recognized and described by Mr. Tower in our report on the Tintic district. The general absence of surface-outcrops of important ore-bodies, and their occurrence, when present, at relatively low points, are noticeable characteristics of this district, and the statements made by Dr. Jenncy agree in general with our observations. The approximately horizontal upper limit of the Silver Gem ore-body in the Bullion-Beck mine is figured in this report, and mention made also of the horizontal pipes of ore found in several mines." In only one case," however, was any hypothesis
Citation
APA: (1903) Discussions - Of Mr. Jenney's Paper on The Mineral Crest, or the Hydrostatic Level Attained by the Ore-Depositing Solutions, in certain Mining Districts of the Great Salt Lake Basin (see p. 46)
MLA: Discussions - Of Mr. Jenney's Paper on The Mineral Crest, or the Hydrostatic Level Attained by the Ore-Depositing Solutions, in certain Mining Districts of the Great Salt Lake Basin (see p. 46). The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1903.