 | | Report (issue) | | Austin Austin, Texas 78712 JOHN T. LONSDALE, Director Report of Investigations — No. 42 Texas Gemstones...OFECONOMIC GEOLOGY The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 78712 JOHN T. LONSDALE, Director —...— No. 42 Report of Investigations Texas Gemstones By Elbert A. King, Jr. February 1961 — — — Second...gemstones Cabochon gems Faceted gems Tumbled gems Texas gemstones Amber Augite Beryl Celestite Diamond Epidote...Cryptocrystalline varieties Agate Agatized wood Carnelian Jasper 5 5 7 10 10 13 17 18 18 18 18 4> 26 26 27 27 |  | | Report (volume) | | ............ Reconnaissance from Cline, Uvalde County, to Eagle Pass........... Reconnaissance from Eagle...and Uvalde quadrangles (eastern Kinney County .and Uvalde County)........................................... Extent of San Carlos and other Trans-Pecos Texas coal fields and condition of mining ..............Eocene coal fields of the Middle Kio Grande in Texas.................................. II. The Rio Grande...miles below Engelmann's ranch, southern Uvalde County; B, Basal Eocene bluff on the Frio River...... |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | falls within its boundaries, as well as western Texas and small portions of western Oklahoma and southwestern...and Dockum beds in eastern New Mexico and western Texas. In the northern part of the Rocky Mountain area...They lie, almost 7 J. E. Adams: Triassic of West Texas. Bull. Am. Assoc. Petroleum Geologists, vol. 13...radiolarian cherts are characteristic and that, locally, jasper and glaucophane schists are abundant. Near San...celebrated section of the Star Peak Eange in Humboldt County (latitude 40° 15', longitude 118°) there are 2000 |  | | Report (volume) | | QUATERNARY GEOLOGY OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE REGION, TEXAS A. C. TROWBRIDGE ^fLA"' 9 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT...-------_---------------Previous work in southwestern Texas.___--..--___--------------Geography..--.------....oil and gas field....-_____--__-_--___Carolina-Texas gas and oil field......._..._______________-_-__...257 ILLUSTRATIONS Page PLATE 1. Sketch map of Texas showing the lower Rio Grande region in relation...1 mile southeast of the Flower ranch, in Dimmit County.. __.. __ _ . ___ ______ . __ __ 48 9. A, Indio |  | | Report (volume) | | CHARLES D. WALCOTT, DIRECTOR A. G-AZETTEEK OF TEXAS (SEOCGSTD ZEIDITIOZNT) BY HENRY GLANNETT WASHINGTON...bulletin, the revised manuscript of a gazetteer of Texas. This is a second edition, the first edition having-...Geological Survey. 1 A GAZETTEER OF TEXAS. HENRY GANNETT. AREA. Texas, formerly a State of Mexico, was...present dimensions. The present boundary line of Texas is as follows: Beginning in the Gulf of Mexico at...channel of the Rio Grande to its mouth. The area of Texas is 265,780 square miles. It stretches in latitude |  | | Report (issue) | | Ground-Water References for All 254 Counties in Texas, 1886–2001 Open-File Report 2005–1270 U.S. Department...Ground-Water References for All 254 Counties in Texas, 1886–2001 Compiled By E.T. Baker, Jr. Open-File...ground-water references for all 254 counties in Texas, 1886–2001: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report...Ground-Water References for All 254 Counties in Texas, 1886–2001 Compiled by E.T. Baker, Jr. U.S. Geological...ground-water references involving all 254 counties in Texas. The reference citations date from 1886 and extend |  | | Report (volume) | | SURVEY CHARLES D. WALCOTT, DIRECTOR GAZETTEEK OF TEXAS BY HENRY G-A-NNETT WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING.... 18 ILLUSTRATIONS. Page. PF,ATE I. Map of Texas ..................................................as a bulletin, the manner ipt of a gazetteer of Texas. Very respectfully, HENRY GANNETT, Geographer. Hon...Geological Survey. A GAZETTEER OF TEXAS. By HENRY GANNKTT. AREA. Texas, formerly a State of Mexico, Avas...present dimensions. The present boundary line of Texas is as follows: Beginning in the Gulf of Mexico at |  | | Report (issue) | | Black Mingo formation.• Thanetlan. Basal. Texas Carrizo sand. o:g Aquia formation. Louisiana...of Misalssippl and the Mount Selman formation of Texas. 20412-39 {Face p. U4) No.1 144 THE VENERICARDIA...great sigmoidal curve across eastern and southern Texas into Mexico. The Midway group is ren1arkably uniform...is derived from the town of Clayton, in Barbour County, near which it is admirably exposed. The Sucarnoochee...takes its name from Sucarnoochee Creek, in Sun1ter County, although the most characteristic outcrop is in |  | | Report (issue) | | Professional Paper 126 GEOLOGY OF THE COASTAL PLAIN OF TEXAS WEST OF BRAZOS RIVER BY ALEXANDER DEUSSEN WASHINGTON... . . . . . . . 37 Section at Maxwell, Caldwell County.................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 41 Section near Elgin, Bastrop County .................... , ................ : . . ...Sections on Leon Creek and Medina River, Bexar County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... 47 Section at Rockdale, Milam County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |  | | Book (volume) | | beds, excavations, etc.Selenite roses. BRULE COUNTY AREA: in the Oacoma zone of the Pierre Fm. On Elm...gray Barite rosette up to 5 or 6 inches. CAMPBELL COUNTY MOUND CITY, W to the Missouri R., regional hillsides...gravels, etc.petrified wood, wood opal. CORSON COUNTY LITTLE EAGLE: area ridges, slopes, stream beds...Guide for Rock Hounds in the United States CUSTER COUNTY AREA: The November Mine, 1.2 mi. SE of the Needles...Johnny Cr., as large waterworn boulders, gemmyjasper conglomerate; E 15 mi. on Co. rd. to S trending |  | | Book (volume) | | ASHTABULA COUNTY CONNEAUT, area pits, quarries, rd. cuts, etc.⎯cone-in-cone Calcite. CLERMONT COUNTY MILFORD...CLINTON COUNTY WILMINGTON, area of Todd’s Ford, a mineral deposit⎯Hematite. COSHOCTON COUNTY AREA, townships...CUYAHOGA COUNTY CHAGRIN FALLS (on Geauga Co. line), area quarries⎯oilstone. DELAWARE COUNTY DELAWARE...nodules⎯Pyrite (crystals sharply cubic). FRANKLIN COUNTY COLUMBUS, area countywide exposures of blue clay...HIGHLAND COUNTY SINKING SPRING, area ore deposit (most important in Ohio) ⎯Hematite. HOCKING COUNTY AREA |  | | Book (volume) | | ASHTABULA COUNTY CONNEAUT, area pits, quarries, rd. cuts, etc.⎯cone-in-cone Calcite. CLERMONT COUNTY MILFORD...CLINTON COUNTY WILMINGTON, area of Todd’s Ford, a mineral deposit⎯Hematite. COSHOCTON COUNTY AREA, townships...CUYAHOGA COUNTY CHAGRIN FALLS (on Geauga Co. line), area quarries⎯oilstone. DELAWARE COUNTY DELAWARE...nodules⎯Pyrite (crystals sharply cubic). FRANKLIN COUNTY COLUMBUS, area countywide exposures of blue clay...HIGHLAND COUNTY SINKING SPRING, area ore deposit (most important in Ohio) ⎯Hematite. HOCKING COUNTY AREA |  | | Report (issue) | | Mollusca from the Eocene depos1ts of south western Texas, by J uha Gardne~..... . . . . . . . . . . . . ...XXVIII. Geologic map of the Gulf Coastal Plain of Texas adjacent to the Rio Grande.............. 104 XXIX-XXXIII...XXIX-XXXIII. Mollusca from the Eocene of southwestern Texas....................................... 117 XXXIV-XXA...heretofore been known of the Wilcox flora in the Texas· area. In Professional Paper 91 Wi~cox plants were...three localities in Texas, and two of these-Old Port Caddo Landing, in ·Harrison County; and Sabine River |  | | Book (edition) | | describes sites under of the nearest town and county. and the many maps included book contain such...eye. Minerals of this sort, such as agate and jasper, are described as cryptocrystal- line. For example...Tenacity is a quality closely allied chalcedony and jasper, because of their makeup, are tougher than their...but inexhaustibly various patterns of agate and jasper. So typical are their patterns that these materials...a gun," writes a Colorado collector. "As far as Texas is concerned," says a Texan, "the legislature, prodded | | Valentine, Brett J., Dennen, Kristin O. (2012) Shallow coal exploration drill-hole data--Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Open-File Report Vol. 2012 (2011-1261) US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/ofr20111261 | Report (issue) | | North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas Open-File Report 2011–1261 U.S. Department of...North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas Edited by Brett J. Valentine and Kristin O. Dennen...North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2011–1261...North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas B. Shallow Coal Exploration Drill-Hole Data, Alabama...Northeast Texas K. Shallow Coal Exploration Drill-Hole Data, South and East-Central Texas Overview |  | | Report (issue) | | ••.•....•..•. South Dakota •... ~ Tennessee .... Texas ...•••..•.••.•..•.•.••. United States • • • • ....Reconnaissance in the Rio Grande coal fields of Texas, by T. W. Vaugl)an, including a report on igneous...deposits between Silver Peak and Candelaria, Esmeralda County, Nev., by J. E. Spurr, . pp. 289-292. Coal fields...southeastern margin of the Wilmore Basin, Cambria County, Pa., by Charles Butts, pp. 325-329. The Meadow... by J. S. Diller, pp. 411-412. Coal in Clallam County, wash. I by Ralph Arnold, pp. 413-421. Coal in |  | | Book (edition) | | MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY 3 1111 00289 4184 \ I s Fifth Revised Edition A complete, state-by-state...the eye. Minerals of this sort, such as agate and jasper, are described as cryptocrystalline. For example...closely allied to fracture pattern; chalcedony and jasper, because of their cryptocrystalline makeup, are...opaque does not pass light. Agate is translucent; jasper is opaque. if it Color one of the principal...but inexhaustibly various patterns of agate and jasper. So typical are their patterns that these materials |  | | Report (Issue volume) | | Absolute ate, dates Carbo11 /4 Continental shelf. Texas, sediments: t:mer), K. 0. 10996 Florida· Bullen...University Laboratory: Rusnak. G . A 04425 Texas. Atascosa County, water. Carrizo Sand: Pearson, F J_, Jr...J .. Jr. I 1499 Texas. Lampasas River terraces. shells: Cheatum. E. P. I 1348 Texas University laboratory...D . Jr. 06236 Chocta-.. County. map: Toulmin. L. D . 1)6256 Chocta-.. County. Quitman fault zone, reconnaissance...Tounelot, H A . 06226 Clar,e County. along State Highwa) 69 and County Highway 15, cross section Toulmin |  | | Report (volume) | | .......Mr. George H. Ashley, Washington, D. C. Texas............Dr. William B. Phillips, Austin. Vermont...See Bauxite and Hallpysite. Asbestos. Tallapoosa County, with corundum deposits near Dudleyville; not found...commercial quantity or quality. Asphalt. Colbert County, small quantity has been shipped from near Leighton;...following localities: Bibb County, Pratts Ferry; Calhoun County, near Tampa; Clay County, T. 20, Pv. 7 E.; Jefferson...Jefferson County, at Elyton; Lee County, at Chewacla lime works; St. Clair County, at Gfeensport; Shelby |  | | Report (issue) | | University of Texas Bulletin No. 1869: December 10, 1918 Okla. Geol Survey THE GEOLOGY OF EAST TEXAS By E...SECOND-CLASS MATTER AT THE POSTOFFICE AT AUSTIN. TEXAS. UNDER THE ACT OF AUGUST 24, 1912 The benefits...Tertiary Introduction Tertiary Formations of East Texas Tertiary Sections Eocene Midway General Character...Section & S. W. Ry. Section H. E. & W. T. Ry. Section Texas Southeastern Ry. Section I. & G. N. Ry. Section...250 251 253 255 259 G. N. Ry. Section Grimes County Section Brazos River Section Oakville General |  | | Report (volume) | | Survey: Bulletin nos. 37, 38, 40-42. Nashville, Tenn. Texas, University, Bureau of Economic Geology and Technology:...West Virginia Geological Survey: (County Reports) Randolph County. Morgantown, W.Va. Wisconsin Academy...associated inclusions in the Permian limestones of west Texas: Jour. Geology, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 30-45, 2 figs... 958. 8. New rudistids from the Texas and Mexican Cretaceous: Texas, Univ., Bull., no. 3001, pp. 77-100...fig., 6 pis., 1930. 9. Texas Comanchean echinoids of the genus Macraster: Texas, Univ., Bull., no. 3001 |  | | Report (issue) | | chalks of Texas-----------------SEM photomicrograph of chalk from the Atco Formation in Texas-----------------SEM...from the Austin Group, central and southcentral Texas----------------------------------------SEM photomicrographs... 9. 10. Oil and gas production from chalk in Texas-------------------------------------Oil and gas...(for exanple, Austin Group of the Pearsall field, Texas). 3. Areas with thick overburden in which marine...been made in the Upper Cretaceous Austin Group of Texas. Indeed, the Austin drilling was the third most |  | | Report (issue) | | locality, or civil division (city, village, or county) named for a physical feature is always listed...information is usually self-explanatory, for example: county seat. Feature Class (second column) The terms listed...their definitions. County (third column) This column lists the name of the county in which the entity...place, feature, or area lies in more than one county, the county listed is the one in which the center of...in the case of a stream, valley, or arroyo, the county listed is the one in which the mouth of the feature |  | | Report (volume) | | 248 259 269 271 275 281 r 4 CONTENTS. Page. Texas...................................................New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas; to list all the literature consulted would be impracticable...Phillips, W. B., The mineral resources of Texas: Univ. Texas Bull. 365, Sci. Ser. 29, 1914. Among other...See Bauxite and Halloysite. Asbestos. Tallapoosa County, with corundum deposits near Dudleyville; not found...commercial quantity or quality. Asphalt. Colbert County, small quantity has been shipped from near Leighton; |  | | Book | | HfiRIN COUNTY FREE LIBRfiRY 311110G386652Q I V Russell P MacFal A COLOR TREASUF FOR COLLECTORS...to Hunting Locations ? i 9 GIVEN TO THE MARIN COUNTY LIBRARY BY MARI N L MTNF.RAT. SOCTETY DAVID...may be able to buy specimens. map of Keweenaw County. Mich- Part of the U.S. Geological Survey topographic...Tumbler-polished stones. First row above, left to rigfnt; jasper from Nepal: rose quartz and ametfiyst quartz from...pegmatite (g) Mount Antero, 12.000 (h) Chaffee County, Colorado (i) from the Smith collection feet |
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