essay
Chemical study of the material from several horizons of the Ventana Cave profile
stratigraphy and archaeology of Ventana Cave, Arizona, by Emil W. Haury; collaborators: Kirk Bryan [and others • Tucson • Published In 1950 • Pages: 549-563
By: Buehrer, T. F. (Theophil Frederic), b. 1891.
Abstract
To understand more about the post-depositional processes that have occurred in the cave a chemical study of the material from the strata was conducted. Buehrer presents the results as acid-insoluble, acid-soluble, water-soluble, and miscellaneous fractions. He also looked at total organic carbon. Buehrer is able to point out that the rock from Ventana cave has a 'high relative stability against the forces of weathering. They represent the framework of rock or mineral which is not easily broken down into simpler forms under the prevailing arid conditions and not translocated to any extent by percolating water.' (page 553).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Chemist
- Soil Scientist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2010
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Ventana Cave, Arizona, United States
- Notes
- By T. F. Buehrer
- LCCN
- 51000802
- LCSH
- Indians of North America--Arizona
- Indians of North America
- Ventana Cave (Ariz.)