3 edition of Chromite-Bearing Sands of the Southern Part of the Coast of Oregon. found in the catalog.
Chromite-Bearing Sands of the Southern Part of the Coast of Oregon.
United States Geological Survey
Published
1944
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Written in
Edition Notes
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| Series | U.S. Geological Survey bulletin -- 945E |
| Contributions | Griggs, A. |
| ID Numbers | |
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| Open Library | OL21731041M |
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CHROMITE-BEARING SANDS OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE COAST OF OREGON By Allan B. Griggs ABSTRACT Chromiferous sands, commonly known as "black sands" because of their color, are found both in the present beaches and on raised marine terraces along the southern Oregon coast in Coos and Curry Counties.
Most of the deposits are on the lower terCited by: Additional Physical Format: Online version: Griggs, Allan B.
Chromite-bearing sands of the southern part of the coast of Oregon (OCoLC) Material Type. B E / Griggs, A. / CHROMITE-BEARING SANDS OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE COAST OF OREGON,pb, pages -11 plates (in pocket), 3 figs., 4 tables, $ 15 B F / James, H. / CHROMITE DEPOSITS NEAR RED LODGE, CARBON COUNTY, MONTANA,pb, pages -13 plates (9 in pocket), 7 figs., 4 tables, $ B E / Griggs, A.
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