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Softening point (Pyronetric’ Cone Equivalent) - 17

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Approximate temperature - 2669°R.

Economic Considerations. From the’ limited amount of testing
that could be carried out on the size of sample submitted, this clay is
considered as having good possibilities for the production of such
ceramic products as: sewer-pipe, pottery, stoneware jugs, bowls, etc.,
acid-proof brick, buff-coloured face brick, and other products for which
a stoneware clay is required. Its refractoriness is too low for it to
be of any value as a fireclay. ,

The close proximity of clay and fuel in the form of lignite
is to be noted in making an appraisal of the possibilities of éither of.
these materials.

Mineral Springs

Mineral springs are known at various localities in the area
covered. Warm springs occur on the west bank of Toad River, a short:
distance above its junction with Racing River. These are reported as
being relatively small and tepid. Warm springs are also reported ‘On
the north bank of Liard River about 2 miles below the mouth of’ Coal
River. These aha! to be small and of second-rate importance. © :

The ‘best known springs | are those located about a mile north-
west from the north end of the Liard suspension bridge. Here, north of
a large beaver pond on the west flank of 4 hill, several springs occur.
The upper ones are quite cool, but have “built up small basins and
terraces of calcareous tufa. Just below.these, a very hot spring issues
from the ground. Alongside. it the ill-fated Tom Smith built his cabin,
and lived with his daughter” ‘Jane. The ol@ cabin was torn down by
United States Army engineers and two frame buildings were constructed,
one Over & small pool through which the water. flows and one alongside
for a dressing room. The water in this spring is said to have a temp-
erature of about 121°. To the north, and approached by a steep path,
is a large open pool about 100 yards by 50 yards in dimensions. A tufa
dam on its northwest side rises 60 feet from a beautiful valley. This
pool has a soft mud bottom from which sulphur water bubbles. The
temperature is reported as 110°F. Rough plank benches have been con-
structed alongside, and plank floats have been extended into the water
for bathers. This pool is greatly appreciated by truck drivers and in
fact by all who work atone this. part of the Highway.

Gallon samples were collected from each of the hot springs
and are reported on by the Department of Mines, Victoria, B.C., as
follows: he

Submitter's Mark... Ue ra Re vl _ Jaboratory Report
_ Lower Hot ok Coane Ca Ose, Olea) milligrang per 190 CeCe of sample
Spring No. 1 SrO 1.5
Temp. 125° MgO 6.8 a
Mi-213 Alcan Nec0 3.3 i
rdig-s miley) SiN, 5.7 ite
north of é us
Highway Cl 20d Ae
from Tropical. » COs ti teis Gr Gi
Valley . SOm OO sO ea da

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Traces of: B,Mn,Pb, Fe, Al, Cu, Ag,’Ni, Or,Ba,Ti,k

otal solids. on. 100 Tote 2 sample dried at
103 OGrotele nea a BORED milligrams ff