Fluorspar is a basic raw material used in the chemical, metallurgical, and ceramic industries. This handbook describes the occurrence, grades, geology, uses, and prospects for development of fluorspar in Texas.
Geologic map that depicts the surface geology of Burleson, Lee, Washington, and Brazos Counties and parts of Burnet, Bell, Milam, Robertson, Madison, Grimes, Waller, Austin, Fayette, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.
The purpose of this paper is to present a system of encoding rock data for multiple uses that include (1) mapping subsurface stratigraphy for economic exploration, (2) cataloging borings used in subsurface waste disposal, and (3) building a library of natural resource information.
Coal is found in six areas in Texas, including the large North-Central Texas field, a distinctive cannel coalfield in Webb County, and Late Cretaceous-age coals near Eagle Pass.
Geothermal energy is rapidly becoming recognized, both in the United States and abroad, as a viable source of energy which can supplement fossil fuels for electric power generation.