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The following are analyses* of samples from the two
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Analyses by Section of Mineralogy, Geological Survey, Canada...

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deposits:
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2 miles west of 6 miles west of
, Beatton R. bridge Beatton R. bridge

Mn Trace ‘ None
Insol. ; 3.50 Not weighed

mote ae tone stl 97.48

The difference between the obtained totals and 100 per
cent is made up of o small quantity of organic matter, probably traces
of lime and magnesium, ond a little carbon dioxide.

CLAY

Beds of glacial lake clays are found along Halfway,
Beatton, Minaker, and Prophet Rivers. The deposit on Halfway River
is 3 miles east of Pink Mountain, is 5.0 feet thick, and is varved
in beds ranging from 3 to 24 inches in thickness. No samples were
analysed, but the cley should be suitable for making bricks.

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