Economic Geology: Or, Geology in Its Relations to the Arts and ManufacturesW. Blackwood and sons, 1874 - 336 páginas |
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... extensively used in the caustic or quicklime state . In this condition it is extensively used , not only as a top - dressing , but incorporated in the soil as a feeder , dissolver , and stimulant - its effects being partly mechanical ...
... extensively used in the caustic or quicklime state . In this condition it is extensively used , not only as a top - dressing , but incorporated in the soil as a feeder , dissolver , and stimulant - its effects being partly mechanical ...
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... extensively and systematically adopted . As the estate stands , it has a certain value which depends upon the rental received ; and to one purchaser ignorant of its capabilities , this may determine the price while to another acquainted ...
... extensively and systematically adopted . As the estate stands , it has a certain value which depends upon the rental received ; and to one purchaser ignorant of its capabilities , this may determine the price while to another acquainted ...
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... extensively employed for street purposes , under which head they are treated in the chapter on Geology and Civil Engineering . The sandstones proper vary very much in texture , and are of many colours — brick - red , chocolate - red ...
... extensively employed for street purposes , under which head they are treated in the chapter on Geology and Civil Engineering . The sandstones proper vary very much in texture , and are of many colours — brick - red , chocolate - red ...
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... extensively raised and used in the construction of many of the churches and mansions of the midland counties . The quarries of Grinshill , near Shrewsbury ; of Hollington , near Uttoxeter ; Ombersley and Hadley , near Worcester ; Park ...
... extensively raised and used in the construction of many of the churches and mansions of the midland counties . The quarries of Grinshill , near Shrewsbury ; of Hollington , near Uttoxeter ; Ombersley and Hadley , near Worcester ; Park ...
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... extensively developed in Britain as the sandstones , nor are they generally made use of even in the districts where they occur . This arises partly from their unattractive tints , and partly from the difficulty of dressing and tooling ...
... extensively developed in Britain as the sandstones , nor are they generally made use of even in the districts where they occur . This arises partly from their unattractive tints , and partly from the difficulty of dressing and tooling ...
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Economic Geology: Or, Geology in Its Relations to the Arts and Manufactures David Page Visualização integral - 1874 |
Economic Geology: Or, Geology in Its Relations to the Arts and Manufactures David Page Visualização integral - 1874 |
Economic Geology: Or, Geology in Its Relations to the Arts and Manufactures David Page Visualização integral - 1874 |
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