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"Quick Qualitative Analysis"

--Method of Procedure--

Test No.1: For Vanadium, Manganese, Sulphur(sulphides), and the Carbonates.
1. Place powdered mineral equal to 2 grains of rice small porcelain evaporating dish.
2. Add 4 or 5 drops of cold hydrochlorle acid.

RESULTS
A: If Vanadium (any ore) the acid will turn red.
B: If Manganese (any black ore) the acid will turn black.
C. If a Carbonate (any ore) the acid will effervesce, or bubble or fizz.
D: If a Sulphide (any ore) the odor of sulphur, somewhat resembling rotten eggs, will be detected.

Note: If there is, or is not a reaction above, use same dish and powdered mineral for next test No. 2.

Test No. 2: For Molybdenum Lead or Molybdenum Oxide.
1. Use same dish and powdered mineral from Test No. 1.
2. Add 2cc (40 drops) more hydrochloric acid.
3. Hold over lamp flame and boil; while belling watch for a blue stain on dish at top of acid.

Result: A blue stain on dish is a positive test for Molybdenum Lead or Molybdenum Oxide (we catch Molybdenum sulphide in test 9). If high grade a good blue on dish; it fair grade a blue ring only; if real low grade may be but small blue specks on dish; watch closely.

Note: If there is, or is not, a reaction above, use same dish and powdered mineral for next test No3.

Test No.3: For Tellurlum or Tungsten (any ores).

1. Use same dish and powdered mineral from Test No. 2, Id proceed as follows:
And so we continue with each additional test until we have completed our analysis for all the 40 elements; Identlfy· ing each when we come to their particular test.

“Master Tests”

While we cover 40 elements, by following our "Method of Procedure" we do not have 40 separate tests to make to complete our analysis; we have some, what we call "Master Tests" by which we identity several elements at one time. For example: We have one "master test" (Test 5) by which we identify 9 most important elements by one simple operation! This one test alone is worth $$$ to any prospector, mine owner, or anyone interested in minerals.

Master Test No. 5: By which we identify the following 9 elements: Nickel, Lead; Bismuth Thallium, Cobalt, Tellurium, Molybdenum, Arsenic and Silver. Proceed as follows.

1. Place powdered mineral (any rock) equal to one navy bean in a clean test tube
2. Add 2ce (40 drops) of strong nltric acid. a Hold over lamp flame and boil for about 3 minutes. 4. Add 3cc (6O drops) plain water; heat to boiling.

Note: It any one or all of the above B elements are pre sent in any rock or ore you are testing they will now be dissolved in this solution, with the following results.

Results No.1: We now take one drop of this solution and test for Nickel. 2 drops and test for Lead, Bismuth, and Thallium, 10 drops and test for Cobalt, Tellurium, Molybdenum Sulphide, and Arsenic. We now take the remainder of the solution and test for Silver. And thus we complete our analysis for all 9 elements; if any are present in ANY rock you will find and identify them!

Results No.2: The complete operation for identifying all 9 elements requires less than 10 minutes time, and thus can make all tests right in the field, either on your rocks as picked up in the hills, or in the checking of mineralized zones in your mine or prospect hole, and thus, not only find all 9 elements if present, but also where your best values are, and thus the best place to do your digging or development work.

Final Results: By following our new revised "Method of Procedure," we now complete our analysis for all the 40 elements -- in 16 simple tests or operations! No more "guessing"--no more paying out good money for "blank" assays -- and no more "overlooked fortunes

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