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... Rocks and Fossils 31 The Preparation of Geological and Economic Maps 31 The Investigation of the Mineral Resources . 32 Building and Decorative Stones 33 Lime and Cement Products Clays Sands Porcelain Materials .. Marls Iron Ores Coals ...
... Rocks and Fossils 31 The Preparation of Geological and Economic Maps 31 The Investigation of the Mineral Resources . 32 Building and Decorative Stones 33 Lime and Cement Products Clays Sands Porcelain Materials .. Marls Iron Ores Coals ...
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... ROCKS AND FOSSILS . Both for the preliminary and for the more complete investigation of the mineral resources of the state , a careful study of the different minerals , rocks and fossils is essential . In order that this may be done , a ...
... ROCKS AND FOSSILS . Both for the preliminary and for the more complete investigation of the mineral resources of the state , a careful study of the different minerals , rocks and fossils is essential . In order that this may be done , a ...
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... rocks of the Piedmont portion of Maryland , but it has not hitherto been found in sufficient quantities at any one point to give assurance of its being worked with profit by present methods . It is not at all improbable , however , as ...
... rocks of the Piedmont portion of Maryland , but it has not hitherto been found in sufficient quantities at any one point to give assurance of its being worked with profit by present methods . It is not at all improbable , however , as ...
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... rock formations within the state should be studied with a view to their use in this direction . Although some rocks may ... rocks have been tested by well - known methods and their availability determined , it is then important to show ...
... rock formations within the state should be studied with a view to their use in this direction . Although some rocks may ... rocks have been tested by well - known methods and their availability determined , it is then important to show ...
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... rocks mingled with varying proportions of vegetable humus . The limits of a geo- logical formation become then the limits of a particular type of soil , so that a geological map is at the same time an agricultural map . The latest ...
... rocks mingled with varying proportions of vegetable humus . The limits of a geo- logical formation become then the limits of a particular type of soil , so that a geological map is at the same time an agricultural map . The latest ...
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