DCHP-3

quartz claim

Mining
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a claim having a quartz vein of gold or other ore.

Quotations

1859
Considering the wide distribution of quartz over the Island, it is desirable that a law should be made regulating the taking up and working of quartz claims.
1897
Several quartz claims have been located and recorded within the past few days on Tyaxion creek.