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The Mineralogy of Bisbee, Arizona: Volume 1 Geology & Mineralogy

This volume examines the geology and mineralogy of the over 300 different mineral species that were largely created as a result of the formation of copper ore bodies. Special attention is given to the development of minerals in clay environments such as azurite cuprite and associated rare species. A close look at post-mining, fluorescence, and turquoise is included.......pdf download 41 mb  

 

 

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The Mineralogy of Bisbee, Arizona: Volume 2

Bisbee has produced tens of thousands of beautiful mineral specimens prized by collectors and institutions. Although, the mines are best remembered for producing rich glassy blue azurite, and velvety green malachite over 330 different mineral species have been identified from the mines. This book is intended to complement volume I.

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Copper Queen Cave

Forgotten Caves of Bisbee, Arizona

Hundreds of caves were found while mining the rich oxide copper ores in Bisbee. Often these openings were beautiful beyond description....

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Glossary of Mining and Mining Related  Terms as used at Bisbee Arizona.

illustrated list of mining terms with their definitions as used at Bisbee. second edition

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Mineral fluorescence  at  Bisbee Arizona

Mineral fluorescence, that phenomenon whereby a mineral actually glows when exposed to ultraviolet light, is an important, but often overlooked aspect of the overall mineralogy of many mineral deposits..... pdf 3mb

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7-Bells: Mine Safety & Accidents at Bisbee, Arizona Second edition

Mining is inherently dangerous. Quickly moving heavy equipment, handling large tonnages of broken rock and detonating tons of explosives provide the potential for disaster. When the mines in Bisbee began, accidents were relatively few. The number of men employed was small, and the technology was basic. This early mining was done by hand drilling and blasting shallow drill holes.......  pdf download  41mb

Whispers of the Underworld

A view into prostitution, drug use and “white slavery” in Bisbee. This is an abbreviated version of the book Whispers of the Underworld. Pdf download 4mb  

 

 

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7-Bells: Mine Safety & Accidents at Bisbee, Arizona First edition

Mining is inherently dangerous. Quickly moving heavy equipment, handling large tonnages of broken rock and detonating tons of explosives provide the potential for disaster. When the mines in Bisbee began, accidents were relatively few. The number of men employed was small, and the technology was basic. This early mining was done by hand drilling and blasting shallow drill holes.......473 pages  pdf download  8mb

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Glossary of Mining and Mining Related  Terms as used at Bisbee Arizona.

A  list of mining terms with their definitions as used at Bisbee.

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