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Title: Industrial Minerals and Metals of Illinois
Series Title: Illinois State Geological Survey. Educational series, 8
Credits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Industrial Minerals and Metals of Illinois" by J. E. Lamar is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book provides a detailed overview of the various industrial minerals and metals found within the state of Illinois, exploring their characteristics, formation, and the economic significance they hold for the region. This educational series published by the Illinois State Geological Survey serves as an informative resource for understanding the state’s mineral resources and their uses. The content of the book is organized to cover a wide range of materials, including limestone, dolomite, silica sand, fluorspar, and various metallic ores like galena and sphalerite. Each section discusses the geological formation of these minerals, their extraction processes, and their practical applications in industries, such as construction and manufacturing. For instance, limestone is depicted as a versatile rock crucial for cement production, while silica sand is highlighted for its use in glass making and hydraulic fracturing in oil production. Additionally, the book underscores the contributions of the Illinois State Geological Survey in researching and mapping these resources, indicating their continuous importance to both local economies and industries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lamar, J. E. (John Everts), 1897-1979
EBook No.: 65426
Published: May 23, 2021
Downloads: 206
Language: English
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Illinois
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Industrial Minerals and Metals of Illinois
Series Title: Illinois State Geological Survey. Educational series, 8
Credits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Industrial Minerals and Metals of Illinois" by J. E. Lamar is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book provides a detailed overview of the various industrial minerals and metals found within the state of Illinois, exploring their characteristics, formation, and the economic significance they hold for the region. This educational series published by the Illinois State Geological Survey serves as an informative resource for understanding the state’s mineral resources and their uses. The content of the book is organized to cover a wide range of materials, including limestone, dolomite, silica sand, fluorspar, and various metallic ores like galena and sphalerite. Each section discusses the geological formation of these minerals, their extraction processes, and their practical applications in industries, such as construction and manufacturing. For instance, limestone is depicted as a versatile rock crucial for cement production, while silica sand is highlighted for its use in glass making and hydraulic fracturing in oil production. Additionally, the book underscores the contributions of the Illinois State Geological Survey in researching and mapping these resources, indicating their continuous importance to both local economies and industries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lamar, J. E. (John Everts), 1897-1979
EBook No.: 65426
Published: May 23, 2021
Downloads: 206
Language: English
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Illinois
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.