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FACTS ABOUT GEORGIA-
the Polk county slate of a dark blue to black, and the Bartow
county slate, of a greenish color.
Talc and soapstone have been found in a number of localities.
Several copper mines are operated in the extreme northern
part of the State, and copper also occurs in a wider range.
All varieties of corundum have been found in Georgia with
the exception of emery. The chief output is from a mine in
Rabuh county.
Quantities of Fullers Earth
Extensive deposits of Fuller©s earth occur in Decatur, Bibb
Twiggs, Columbia and other counties near the fall line. Georgia
stands third in the production of Fuller©s earth, Arkansas and
Florida only exceeding it. The main use of this clay-like sub
stance is in decolorizing and clarifying oils and fats.
Marls of good quality are found in South Georgia and on ac
count of the phosphoric acid and potash contained, they provide
a satisfactory natural fertilizer. Graphite is mined extensively
in Bartow county and is found in a number of other counties.
Manganese is found in the same section as the brown iron ores,
and a number of productive deposits have been worked contin-
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL LABORATORY, TUBMAN HIGH SCHOOL, AUGUSTA