Reference code
ZA UCT BC1404
Title
Geology Notebooks
Date(s)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
2 folders
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Scope and content
1. Engineering handbook, labelled “Minerals. Rocks. Qualitative tests. Pocket books extracts”. Contains several inserts:
Letter to Dr Cunningham from E Herman, Manager of Heynes Mathew Ltd, re prospecting equipment. 18 Nov 1954.
Notes on blowpipe testing.
Sheet of notes on differences between natural ruby and synthetic ruby.
List of requirements for blowpipe tests, ending with initials of F G Green, Standard Bank assayer for the Reef.
2. Notebook: “Cohen on Cape Town rocks”, stamped “The property of Andrew Young”.
Letter to Dr Cunningham from E Herman, Manager of Heynes Mathew Ltd, re prospecting equipment. 18 Nov 1954.
Notes on blowpipe testing.
Sheet of notes on differences between natural ruby and synthetic ruby.
List of requirements for blowpipe tests, ending with initials of F G Green, Standard Bank assayer for the Reef.
2. Notebook: “Cohen on Cape Town rocks”, stamped “The property of Andrew Young”.