Docimasie

<p><i>Docimasie: Traité D'analyse Des Substances Minérales À L'usage Des Ingénieurs Des Mines Et Des Directeurs De Mines Et D'usines</i> written by Louis Edouard Rivot and originally published in 1846 is a comprehensive treatise on the analysis of mineral substances. Specifically intended for mining engineers mine managers and factory directors this book delves into the techniques and methodologies of docimasy-the art of assaying metallic ores and minerals to determine their composition and value.</p> <p>Providing detailed procedures and insights relevant to 19th-century mining and industrial practices this historical text offers a valuable glimpse into the scientific and technological landscape of the time. While modern analytical methods have evolved Rivot's work remains a significant resource for understanding the historical context of mineral analysis and its role in the development of mining and metallurgical industries.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>