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USGS LAKE GEORGE BERYLLIUM, COLORADO Beryl Bertrandite RARE REPORT - COLOR MAPS
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RARE, HIGHLY DESIRABLE REPORT!! FIRST I'VE EVER HAD!!This is USGS Professional Paper 608-A,
Geology and Beryllium Deposits of the Lake George (or Badger Flats) Beryllium Area, Park and Jefferson Counties, Colorado
. Published in 1969, there can’t be many of these around! This 44-page book provides a thorough look at the geology of this interesting mineralized area and comes with all the original maps in the pocket in the back.
This are was mined for Beryllium, which occurs in griesen deposits. Unlike many beryllium deposits, where the beryllium is in beryl within pegmatites, the deposits in this area are associated with contact zones of certain Precambrian granites where griesen veins formed with the interesting minerals. All the rock units in the area are described and the beryllium mines and prospects are described in detail. A number of interesting minerals are mentioned and described:
Beryl
Bertrandite
Euclase
Galena
Sphalerite
Arsenopyrite
Molybdenite
Pyrite
Chalcopyrite
Covellite
Cassiterite
Uraninite
Hematite
Goethite
Wolframite
Topaz
Scheelite
Siderite
Muscovite
Barite
Apatite
Possibly monazite
Fluorite
Many of these form nice crystals.
Quite a number of mines and prospects are shown on the maps and described in the text. Among them are the following.
Boomer Mine, including the Mammoth and Outhouse lodes
J & S Group mines
China Wall mine
Mary Lee mine
Redskin Gulch mine
Black Prince mine
Tappan Mountain area
The book contains numerous little maps, photos, and diagrams in addition to lots of interesting details on the geology and mines. It is a treasure trove of information.
This would be a great addition to any mineral collector's library and a good guide to the areas mines, prospects and minerals. This is the only one I have ever had in twenty years in this business. Get it while it lasts! It won't last long.
Expert packing assured. The recent increase in postage rates was pretty big. As a result, Media Mail is now my default shipping method to keep shipping affordable.
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