02400cam a22003013u 4500 33630 UtSlPG 20260610133751.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TN Boyd, Lucius J. Geological Report on Asbestos and its Indications, in the Province of Quebec, Canada Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-04 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) "Geological Report on Asbestos and its Indications, in the Province of Quebec, Canada" by Lucius J. Boyd is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the geological formations associated with asbestos in Quebec, particularly focusing on the distribution and properties of asbestos-bearing serpentine rocks. It aims to convey critical insights into the formation, extraction, and commercial potential of asbestos, highlighting its significance as a mineral resource. In this report, Boyd meticulously documents his geological investigations in various Quebec townships, addressing the challenges he encountered due to dense vegetation and weather conditions. He explains the properties of serpentine, the metamorphic processes it underwent to form asbestos, and the economic implications of mining the mineral. Describing the mining practices, quality variations, and market dynamics for asbestos, Boyd presents valuable guidelines for prospectors and miners in identifying rich deposits. His findings suggest a thriving future for the asbestos industry in Quebec, supported by evidence of considerable reserves and efficiencies that can be gained through advanced mining techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Asbestos -- Québec (Province) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33630 74476 74476