> Dunn (1997)

The Story of Franklin and Sterling Hill

Pete J. Dunn (1997)
Privately published. 128 pages.

Available from the distributor: the Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society, P.O. Box 146, Franklin, New Jersey 07416.

A condensed version of portions of the Dunn (1995) reference work.

Invaluable as an introductory guide to the beginner or general reader.

 

 

Table of Contents

The Story of Franklin and Sterling Hill

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. Iron mining and processing 5

3. The zinc mines 15

4. Processing the zinc ores 39

5. The zinc mining companies 55

6. Cultural aspects of Franklin and Sterling Hill 61

7. Geological setting: a brief discussion 77

8. Minerals 85

9. Mineral crystals: a portfolio 99

10. Selected references 125