... Report on the building and ornamental stones of Canada, vol. I-V (1912)
Parks, W. A. (William Arthur), 1868-1936, Canada. Mines Branch · Ottawa : Government printing bureau · leaf 54
1 -253 Pore space, per cent 15-031 Ratio of absorption, per cent. 6-604 Coefficient of saturation, one hour 0-57 two hours 0-72 Crushing strength, lbs. per sq. in 11891 • wet, lbs. per sq. in 7652- dry after freezing, lbs. per sq. in 9087 • Gain on treatment with carbonic acid and oxygen, grams per… … Miramichi sandstone. Adam Hills quarry, near Newcastle, N.B. 35 The cementing material is argillaceous. Of the colouring ingredients,the stone contains:— Ferrous oxide, per cent 3-21 Ferric 1-28 The equipment consists of two horse derricks, two scows, and a gasolinetug. The stone is loaded directly…
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